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Things to see in Carcassonne (France): 26 places and when to go
Carcassonne is a town in France, and this site lists 26 places in and around it, mainly History (16), Food and drink (8), Temples (3). The best known are Cité de Carcassonne, Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus and Carcassonne Cathedral. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 43.211, 2.3512
- Places
- 26 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (16) · Food and drink (8) · Temples (3) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (1) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 233 km as the crow flies
What to see in Carcassonne
The places in and around Carcassonne, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Cité de CarcassonneMedieval citadel1.1 km
- Basilica of Saints Nazarius and CelsusChurch located in Aude, in France1.1 km
- Carcassonne CathedralGothic cathedral building in Aude, France4 m
- Châteaux de LastoursCastle14 km
- Château de MiramontRuined castle in Barbaira in the Aude département of France13 km
- Abbaye Sainte-Marie de RieunetteAbbey located in Aude, in France13 km
- Château d'ArzensCastle in Arzens, France12 km
- Limousis caveCave in France15 km
- Château de Malves-en-MinervoisCastle8.7 km
- Hôtel de la CitéHotel in Carcassonne, Aude, France1.1 km
- Menhir de Malves-en-MinervoisMenhir in Malves-en-Minervois, France8.3 km
- Tour CarbonacHistory · Architecture12 km
- Ancien hôtel de PelletierHistory1.0 km
- Château de FontièsWinery8.9 km
- Château de GaureWinery12 km
- Château de VillarlongHistory13 km
- Château l'AmiralWinery15 km
- Château Tour BoiséeWinery15 km
- De la Manche aux Pyrénées 22, Portail de Nore - CarcassonneHiking13 km
- Domaine plateau du CascalWinery12 km
- Halles Prosper MontagnéHistory139 m
- Lauran CabaretWinery15 km
- Les Vignobles de l'AlaricWinery16 km
- Les Vignobles de VendéoleWinery12 km
And the other 2, by what you come to do:
- History: Portail des Jacobins, The Grand Well
When to go to Carcassonne
The best time to visit Carcassonne is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:08
- FebPossible10:17
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:29
- JunBest time15:11
- JulBest time14:54
- AugBest time13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:47
- NovPossible9:28
- DecPossible8:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49. In April, 26 of the 26 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Carcassonne
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 233 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Magrie25 places24 km
- La Matarelle17 places28 km
- Termes20 places29 km
- Domaine du Pech d'André38 places34 km
- Narbonne31 places45 km
- Paziols31 places50 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Carcassonne?
The best known: Cité de Carcassonne, Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus, Carcassonne Cathedral, Châteaux de Lastours, Château de Miramont. In all, 26 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Carcassonne?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 49.
How do you get to Carcassonne?
The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 233 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Carcassonne as the destination and these 26 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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