Cathar Castles Travel Guide

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Carcassonne featuring château or palace and heritage architecture
Carcassonne showing château or palace and heritage architecture
Carcassonne featuring street scenes
Carcassonne which includes heritage architecture and château or palace

Where to stay in Cathar Castles

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City of Carcassonne

5/5(5 area reviews)

City of Carcassonne is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne and Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse while in the area.

City of Carcassonne
Carcassonne which includes landscape views, château or palace and heritage architecture

Bastide Saint-Louis

5/5(2 area reviews)

Bastide Saint-Louis is noteworthy for its historical 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

While there might not be top attractions in Saint-Just, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rennes-le-Château Church and Esperaza Hat Museum.

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 AU$226 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$226
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Couiza. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rennes-le-Château Church and Esperaza ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (86 reviews)
Excellent stay
"Vincent and his team very helpful Food and service excellent Accommodation superb"

Reviewed on 16 Sep. 2023

Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection
Hotel La Chaumiere
Hotel La Chaumiere
3 out of 5
25 Boulevard Charles de Gaulle, Quillan, Aude
The price is AU$144 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
AU$144
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Quillan. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions The Nature ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (70 reviews)
"I think the hotel had been closed for a few weeks and we got there at the exact day and time they were re opening so had to call to get someone to let us in but everything fine after that. There is an elevator. The room had everything , including a mini fridge."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Hotel La Chaumiere
La Scierie
La Scierie
61 Av. François Mitterrand, Quillan, Aude
The price is AU$86 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
AU$86
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this B&B in Quillan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Esperaza Hat Museum and The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)
Lovely Family Run Business
"Great Place near to town centre. Friendly family run business . Excellent value and great breakfast included. Comfortable lounge to relax in and watch tv. Secure parking also .. Excellent for a stopover"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

La Scierie
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Awesome home in Villarzel-du-Razès with Wi-Fi
Awesome home in Villarzel-du-Razès with Wi-Fi
Villarzel-du-Razès
Stay at this vacation home in Villarzel-du-Razes. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Domaine Gayda and Domaine Begude ...
Awesome home in Villarzel-du-Razès with Wi-Fi
Gîte des Patiasses, very spacious, between Rennes le Château and Rennes les Bains
Gîte des Patiasses, very spacious, between Rennes le Château and Rennes les Bains
Couiza
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Couiza. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Rennes-le-Château Church and Esperaza ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
French countryside at its best
"Rural setting was truly peaceful. A quietness that is rare in today's world. location was ideal to travel around the medieval villages and to visit the 13th C castles"

Reviewed on 19 Sep. 2024

Gîte des Patiasses, very spacious, between Rennes le Château and Rennes les Bains
Villa with private pool and garden - Free Wifi. Walking distance to TOWN
Villa with private pool and garden - Free Wifi. Walking distance to TOWN
Quillan
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Quillan. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Pure relaxation
"We normally do the all inclusive holidays but this year decided to drive and stay in a villa. Matt the host was always available if both pre during and post our stay for any questions issue concerns we had. We were not disappointed with this property this is massive an as family of 7 we never felt ..."

Reviewed on 13 Sep. 2024

Villa with private pool and garden - Free Wifi. Walking distance to TOWN
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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