Cathar Castles Travel Guide

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

Where to stay in Cathar Castles

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City of Carcassonne

4.5/5(14 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

4.5/5(3 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
Hotel La Chaumiere
Hotel La Chaumiere
3 out of 5
25 Boulevard Charles de Gaulle, Quillan, Aude
The price is £64 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£64
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Quillan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions The Nature ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (74 reviews)
"Very helpful staff, comfortable and clean rooms - fantastic showers and aircon! Would definitely stay agin"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Hotel La Chaumiere
La Scierie
La Scierie
61 Av. François Mitterrand, Quillan, Aude
Stay at this B&B in Quillan. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Musée des Dinosaures 'Dinosauria' and Esperaza Hat Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (52 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
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 £119 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£119
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Couiza. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Rennes-le-Château Church and Esperaza Hat ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (90 reviews)
"Historic nature, authentic, excellent food, excellent service. We liked everything about it. Recommend it to everybody and stay for dinner"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2025

Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse, BW Signature Collection
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, Occitanie
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Quillan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions The Nature Trail And The Green Labyrinth and ...
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
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, Occitanie
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Couiza. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Rennes-le-Château Church and Esperaza Hat ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
Remote but beautiful location
"A lovely property and very helpful hosts. Very remote but peaceful with two very well behaved sheep dogs to welcome us as well.Thank you for a wonderful stay and of course the eggs!"

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

Gîte des Patiasses, very spacious, between Rennes le Château and Rennes les Bains
Les balcons de trèbes
Les balcons de trèbes
Trèbes, Aude
Stay at this holiday home in Trebes. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Lac de la Cavayere and Téléski Nautique ...
Les balcons de trèbes
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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