Cathar Castles

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Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Catherine Bibollet
Photo provided by © ATOUT FRANCE/Catherine Bibollet
Carcassonne which includes a castle and heritage architecture
Carcassonne showing heritage architecture and chateau or palace
Carcassonne showing street scenes
Carcassonne which includes heritage architecture and chateau or palace

Where to stay in Cathar Castles

This is one of the entryways to the medieval city at Carcassonne. When I visited, it had this art installation - those circles are physically there!

City of Carcassonne

5/5(44 area reviews)

Travelers come to City of Carcassonne for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne and Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse while you're in town.

City of Carcassonne
Carcassonne featuring landscape views, heritage architecture and a castle

Bastide Saint-Louis

4/5(5 area reviews)

Bastide Saint-Louis is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Canal du Midi and Place Carnot.

Bastide Saint-Louis
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Saint-Just

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Saint-Just and surrounding area, you can visit Rennes-le-Château Church and Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria'.

Saint-Just
Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection

Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection

1 Allée Georges Roux, Couiza, Aude
The price is ₩199,269 per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
₩199,269
₩227,571 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Couiza. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rennes-le-Château Church and Musée ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (95 reviews)
Beautiful and incredible. Don’t miss out.
"Having been spectacularly let down by another venue locally - I booked here at short notice. I’m so glad I did - genuinely stunning hotel, brilliant and helpful staff and a wonderful stay overall. I genuinely can’t find fault in any way."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection
Rose des Pyrénées

Rose des Pyrénées

2 Chemin des Casteillasses, Belvianes-et-Cavirac
The price is ₩125,664 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
₩125,664
₩143,339 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Belvianes-et-Cavirac. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Rodeoraft and Gorges de St-Georges ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Great hotel with nice pool and lovely riverside dinning"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Rose des Pyrénées
La Scierie

La Scierie

61 Av. François Mitterrand, Quillan, Aude
The price is ₩71,430 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
₩71,430
₩81,095 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Quillan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and The Nature Trail And ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
"The property is old but well taken care of inside and very clean. There is no AC, which during a heat wave means you have to leave the window open with a fan on to bring in cool night air….but this also meant that we heard trucks and motorcycles on the road (the property is right on the road) as ..."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

La Scierie
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Clarion Aparthotel Toulouse Le Parc de l’Escale

Clarion Aparthotel Toulouse Le Parc de l’Escale

4 out of 5
8 Rue De Caulet, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Saint Radegonde Colomiers Church ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (620 reviews)
"Une expérience tout simplement inoubliable ! Un lieu parfait pour des vacances ou un week-end, avec une équipe de réception exceptionnelle et professionnelle. Un immense merci à Remy, Julie et Lydie pour leur accueil chaleureux et leur gentillesse. Vous êtes formidables ! Je recommande cet établissement ..."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Clarion Aparthotel Toulouse Le Parc de l’Escale
Residhome Toulouse Occitania

Residhome Toulouse Occitania

3 out of 5
93, Avenue de Lombez, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cité de l'Espace and Zenith de Toulouse ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (913 reviews)
Excellent staff and helpful helpline
"Excellent receptionist who was very friendly and welcoming. She explained everything very clearly, including the attended swimming pool opening hours, and we can't praise her enough. We managed to find ourselves locked out of the hotel after reception opening hours, but the telephone hotline operator ..."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Residhome Toulouse Occitania
Comfort Aparthotel Toulouse Metropole

Comfort Aparthotel Toulouse Metropole

3 out of 5
1 Allee Antoine Osete, Toulouse, Haute-Garonne
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Toulouse. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Cité de l'Espace ...
7.8/10 Good! (374 reviews)
"I would definitely recommend this place"

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2025

Comfort Aparthotel Toulouse Metropole
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Popular places to visit

This is one of the entryways to the medieval city at Carcassonne. When I visited, it had this art installation - those circles are physically there!

Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne during your travels in Carcassonne. While in this romantic area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
This is one of the entryways to the medieval city at Carcassonne. When I visited, it had this art installation - those circles are physically there!

Aude Gate

After visiting Aude Gate, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carcassonne. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Aude Gate
The round table

Puivert Castle

Learn about the local history of Puivert when you spend time at Puivert Castle. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.

Puivert Castle
A beautiful place in the church to sit quietly and pray

Basilica of Saint-Nazaire

Learn about the local history of Carcassonne with a stop at Basilica of Saint-Nazaire. Stroll along the marina or experience the theater scene in this relaxing area.

Basilica of Saint-Nazaire
Carcassonne featuring landscape views, heritage architecture and a castle

Place Carnot

You can learn about the history of Carcassonne with a stop at Place Carnot. Amble around the area's marina or experience its theater scene.

Place Carnot
Carcassone

Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse

Learn about the local history of Carcassonne with a stop at Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse

Cities near Cathar Castles

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