Cathar Castles

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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 Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and Rodeoraft.

Saint-Just
Hotel La Chaumiere

Hotel La Chaumiere

3 out of 5
25 Boulevard Charles de Gaulle, Quillan, Aude
The price is ¥12,878 per night from Sep 26 to Sep 27
¥12,878
¥14,553 total
Sep 26 - Sep 27
includes taxes & fees
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! (80 reviews)
"The Chaumiere is really the only good hotel in this area, decor feels a little set in the 1990's, but facilities are great and the set menu at the restaurant is a real treat. It has a nice casual feel and a very attentive owner/manager"

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Hotel La Chaumiere
Rose des Pyrénées

Rose des Pyrénées

2 Chemin des Casteillasses, Belvianes-et-Cavirac
The price is ¥12,458 per night from Oct 9 to Oct 10
¥12,458
¥14,255 total
Oct 9 - Oct 10
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! (42 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Great hotel with nice pool and lovely riverside dinning"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Rose des Pyrénées
Hotel Les Arcades

Hotel Les Arcades

2 out of 5
96 rue Saint Martin, Limoux, Aude
The price is ¥12,762 per night from Sep 26 to Sep 27
¥12,762
¥14,391 total
Sep 26 - Sep 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Limoux. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Piano Museum and Domaine Begude are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (93 reviews)
"Amazing room but lots of confusion with booking payment and breakfast was a mess . I hit there at 830 to find a disaster of a room with almost nothing to eat but a croissant and coffee . Plus lots of flies . But hotel room was large and so nice with great bed so if they just fix a few things it be ..."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024

Hotel Les Arcades
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.
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 Sep 13, 2024

Villa with private pool and garden - Free Wifi. Walking distance to TOWN
The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House

The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House

Pennautier
Stay at this cottage in Pennautier. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Écluse d'Herminis and Musée du Blason - Vitrail are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
Wonderful village and spot
"The owners were very communicative and helpful. It was easy to reach them and get suggestions and help. This was a cozy home and a highlight of our trip."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

The Cathar Cottage, Pennautier - Lovely, Traditional Village House
Stylish modern villa with private heated pool in scenic Trebes, near Carcassonne

Stylish modern villa with private heated pool in scenic Trebes, near Carcassonne

Trèbes
Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Trebes. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a water park. Popular attractions Lac de la Cavayere and Téléski Nautique ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
"Excellent property. Home from home. Nothing lacking except possibly air conditioning. However, all facilities and pool of high standard. Would certainly recommend to friends and family."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Stylish modern villa with private heated pool in scenic Trebes, near Carcassonne
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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