A walled medieval city above the Aude, restored in the 19th century and a World Heritage Site, with the lower town of the Bastide Saint-Louis across the old bridge and the Canal du Midi beyond.
A first look at Carcassonne
Castle of the Counts
The castle inside the walled Cité, with a ramparts walk, a lapidary museum and guided or audio-guided visits.
Old Bridge
The pedestrian 14th-century bridge over the Aude that once joined the lower town and the Cité, with a view of the walls.
Saint-Nazaire Basilica
The 11th to 14th century church of the Cité, Romanesque and Gothic together, with a rose window and stained glass.
Prosper Montagné Covered Market
The covered market of the Bastide, open Tuesday to Saturday mornings, built in 1768.
La Barbacane
The restaurant of the Hôtel de la Cité, a tasting-menu table with a view of the fortifications; lunch and dinner daily.
La Demeure du Cassoulet
A restaurant in the Cité given to cassoulet, classic and revisited, open for lunch and dinner every day but Wednesday.
La Table de Franck Putelat
The two-star restaurant of chef Franck Putelat, on Chemin des Anglais south of the Cité; lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday.
Le Plô
A restaurant in the Cité serving cassoulet and crispy duck breast, with a courtyard, open lunch and dinner every day.
Auberge de Dame Carcas
A brasserie by the Château in the Cité with a terrace and regional dishes such as cassoulet and duck confit; lunch only on weekdays.
Auberge des Lices
A restaurant at the foot of the Saint-Nazaire basilica in the Cité with three set menus, open lunch and dinner every day.
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