Serviced Apartments in Carcassonne

Carcassonne, a French town in Languedoc, is divided into two parts: the fortified Cité de Carcassonne and the lower, more expansive newer part of the city, Ville Basse. Carcassonne aparthotels can be found in both parts of the city.

The fortified city comprises a concentric design featuring two outer walls with towers and barbicans. The castle itself features its own drawbridge and ditch. You should look out for the one section of the wall which is Romanesque in style and hence, is notably different from the remainder of the medieval walls with their red brick layers and shallow pitch terracotta tile roofs. The castle is home to the Musée de la Torture, which exhibits original torture equipment formerly employed by the Catholic Church. The Pont Vieux crosses the Aude River in the fortified part of the town. 

The Pont Marengo crosses the Canal du Midi and provides tourists staying in Carcassonne serviced accommodation with easy access to the railway station. The Gare de Carcassonne railway station will provide you with a direct connection to France’s other popular tourist destinations, including Paris, Toulouse, Narbonne, Perpignan, and Marseille The Lac de la Cavayère, a recreational lake, is located five minutes away from the city centre. Other sights to be seen in Carcassonne include the Basilica of Saint Nazaire and Saint Celse, the Church of Saint Vincent, and the Cathedral.

The newer part of the city, Ville Basse, located on the opposite side of the Aude River is famous for its manufacture of textiles, rubber, and shoes. It is also a major AOC wine-growing region. The majority of Ville Basse’s income derives from tourism relating to the fortifications (Cité). Boat cruises on the Canal du Midi are particularly popular with visitors staying in Carcassonne holiday lets.

Rugby union is popular in Carcassonne. The Union Sportive Carcassonnaise represents the city and if you time your trip to match their schedule, you may be able to watch them play while staying in Carcassonne city centre (center) apartments. The city is also represented by the AS Carcassonne rugby league club.

Carcassonne and its surrounds boast numerous great cafés and restaurants, many of which showcase traditional cuisine using local produce. Carcassonne cuisine relies heavily on local olive oil, tomato sauces and herbs such as thyme and rosemary. Dairy produce is often lacking on menus. Good food is of great importance to the residents of Carcassonne. For this reason, you should take the time to sit down and savour your meal in tranquillity. Eating in Carcassonne is a truly social and leisurely affair; fast food establishments are highly frowned upon.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home.  With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Carcassonne city centre.

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