Cité de Carcassonne
The Cité de Carcassonne is a medieval citadel located in the French city of Carcassonne, in the Aude department, Occitania region. It is situated on a hill on the right bank of the river Aude, in the south-eastern part of the city proper.
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Key facts
- Listed as
- classified historical monument (1862)
- Location
- Carcassonne
- Official website
- www.carcassonne.culture.fr
What to know
The citadel was restored at the end of the 19th century by the theorist and architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. In 1997, it was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites because of its exceptional testimony to the architecture and planning of a medieval fortress town.
On your route
Driving through France or Belgium? Vaut le Détour places this stop on your itinerary with your real arrival time, a lunch spot open at that hour, and fuel or charging.
Nearby
- château de Termes, 27.6 km away
- abbaye d'Alet-les-Bains, 25.1 km away
- abbaye royale de Sainte-Marie de Lagrasse, 24.3 km away
- château d'Arques, 28.2 km away
- abbaye de Saint-Hilaire, 13.3 km away
- monastère Sainte-Marie de Prouilhe, 24.8 km away
- château de Villerouge-Termenès, 30.8 km away
- Dinosauria, 32.4 km away
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to see near Cité de Carcassonne?
- Nearby: château de Termes (27.6 km), abbaye d'Alet-les-Bains (25.1 km), abbaye royale de Sainte-Marie de Lagrasse (24.3 km), château d'Arques (28.2 km). Each one can become a detour on your route.
- How do I buy tickets for Cité de Carcassonne?
- Tickets for Cité de Carcassonne are sold online (Tiqets ticketing, instant confirmation, tickets on your phone). The booking link is on this page.
- Is Cité de Carcassonne a protected monument?
- Yes: classified historical monument (1862) (source: Wikidata).
Facts and key figures: the Wikipedia article “Cité de Carcassonne” (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0), retrieved on 2026-08-05. Opening hours and prices are deliberately left out: they change too fast to be reliable anywhere but the official website.