The Top 20 Attractions around Carcassonne
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Carcassonne. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Carcassonne is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 24, 2025
Château Comtal
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The castle complex is well worth seeing, but the city is also worth a visit.
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Cité de Carcassonne
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You haven't visited Carcassonne if you haven't visited the Cité. This fortress, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lines up three kilometers of double surrounding walls and 52 defense …
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City center of Carcassonne
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The city and castle are definitely worth a visit.
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Grand Bassin à Castelnaudary
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The Grand Bassin in Castelnaudary is the largest open body of water along the Canal du Midi and covers approximately 7 hectares. Once a site of important economic activity, it …
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Canal du Midi between Trèbes and Carcassonne
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Nice and navigable stretch of canal, much easier than around Béziers. Very picturesque.
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Stained Glass Windows of Basilique Saint-Nazaire
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Fairly large and impressive church
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Écluse de l'Océan
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The Écluse de l'Océan is an architecturally beautifully built single-chamber lock. It marks the highest point of the Canal du Midi (Col de Naurouze or Seuil de Lauragais: the watershed between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean).
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Canal du midi
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Up to this point, near the hamlet of Montferrand, the cycle path on the Canal Du Midi has a very good asphalt surface. From Port Lauragais, the cycle path often …
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Pont Vieux de Carcassonne
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The oldest document concerning the bridge dates back to 1184. Roger Trencavel authorized the inhabitants of the city to build a new bridge on the condition that they covered the …
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Canal du Midi Bridge
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Cycle paths and small trails often lead along the Canal de Midi, which can also be mastered with a normal bicycle. However, an MTB offers more comfort.
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