La Cité
Medieval citadel with a double ring of walls and 52 towers, one of the largest fortifications in Europe.
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Carcassonne: airports, things to do and where to stay
Carcassonne, in southern France, is famous for its walled medieval Cité, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Below it lies the lower town, the Bastide Saint-Louis, crossed by the Canal du Midi.
Carcassonne airports
From the airport to central Carcassonne
Carcassonne airport is about 3 km from central Carcassonne.
Navette Aéroport
Shuttle bus leaving 45 min after each arrival for the Cité, Square Gambetta, the train station and Place Davilla.
Taxi
Rank outside the terminal. The ride to central Carcassonne or the Cité takes about 10 min.
Carcassonne
Things to do in Carcassonne
Château comtal
The viscounts' castle inside the Cité; it is the starting point of the walk along the ramparts.
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Basilique Saint-Nazaire
Romanesque and Gothic basilica in the Cité, famous for its medieval stained glass.
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Canal du Midi
17th-century canal and World Heritage Site passing by the train station; ideal for a stroll or a boat trip.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Carcassonne?
Carcassonne is served by Carcassonne (CCF).
How far is the airport from central Carcassonne?
Carcassonne airport is about 3 km from central Carcassonne.
How do I get from the airport to central Carcassonne?
From Carcassonne airport you can take Navette Aéroport (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Carcassonne?
Highlights of Carcassonne include La Cité, Château comtal, Basilique Saint-Nazaire, Pont Vieux, and Canal du Midi.
Photo credits
- La Cité: Lynx1211, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Château comtal: CharlèneChtl, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Basilique Saint-Nazaire: MathieuMD, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Pont Vieux: Lynx1211, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Canal du Midi: Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons