Location and History of Carcassonne
To visit the fortified town of Carcassonne, which is located in the Languedoc/Roussillon region of Southern France, is to be transported back seemingly to the Middle Ages. One of the most memorable events is the firework and illumination display on the 14th July - Bastille Day. The entire citadel appears to go up in flames.
It is hardly surprising that the romance and excitement conjured up by this impressive, lovingly restored fortress tend to eclipse the more modern, day to day lower town, the Ville Basse, on the west bank of the river Aude. More »
Transportation
FLIGHTS
Carcassonne to London Stansted (Via Ryanair)
Carcassonne to Paris
Carcassonne to Bruxelles/Charleroi (Brussels/Charleroi airport)
Carcassonne to Liverpool
Carcassonne to Shannon
Carcassonne to Dublin
Carcassonne to Nottingham
LOCATION DE VEHICULES
When booking flights, check Hertz through Ryanair.com for car rental.
Parking is free for guest of hotels or chambres d'hote staying within the city
walls. As such, you just show your email reservation confirmation to
parking security and they will allow you entry to the special parking to the
left of security reserved for guests. Click here for parking directions.
CANAL DU MIDI
Canal du Midi - boat trips from Narbonne to Bordeaux. Cruises from beside train station in Carcassonne. Open April to end of October. Great walk and cycle way open all year following the canal. Excellent views of the Medieval city from the canal walkway.
TRAIN
SNCF line direct. Rapid trains from Narbonne, Toulouse, Paris, etc. direct to Carcassonne.
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