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Carcassonne Citadel – Carcassonne City Walls loop from Carcassonne

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Carcassonne Citadel – Carcassonne City Walls loop from Carcassonne

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Carcassonne Citadel – Carcassonne City Walls loop from Carcassonne

01:08

3.96km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 21, 2026

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278 m

Carcassonne Citadel

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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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785 m

Old Town Beyond the Aude

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Beautiful old town. Comes through here on the way to the castle.

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1.64 km

Stained-glass windows of the Basilique Saint-Nazaire

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Fairly large and impressive church

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1.68 km

Basilica of St. Nazaire

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1.94 km

Carcassonne City Walls

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Great view from the city wall of the city and the castle

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2.54 km

Count's Castle

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The Count's Castle reached its peak in the 12th and 13th centuries AD. It then housed the Cathars. After the support of the Cathars, the castle was besieged in the …

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3.37 km

View up to the fortress

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3.64 km

Old Bridge of 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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3.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.39 km

1.29 km

670 m

610 m

Surfaces

2.17 km

1.57 km

150 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 22 July

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May 20, 2024,🇨🇵 Carcassonne reloaded

After 22 years we stopped by Carcassonne again for a short visit. The whole ensemble is still impressive and beautiful to look at.
The snack on the Aude gave us a beautiful view of the Cité.

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Carcassonne Citadel – Carcassonne City Walls loop from Carcassonne

Carcassonne Citadel

Old Town Beyond the Aude

Stained-glass windows of the Basilique Saint-Nazaire

Basilica of St. Nazaire

Carcassonne City Walls

Count's Castle

View up to the fortress

Old Bridge of Carcassonne

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