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Château Comtal
Castle
Large, restored 12th-century hilltop castle, with a museum in this renowned, medieval walled city.
4.60 (9.2K reviews)
(~1.32 km from centre)
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Basilique Saint Nazaire
Basilica
A vibrant rose window adorns the facade of this elegant, Gothic-style 12th-century church.
4.60 (4.3K reviews)
(~1.42 km from centre)
3
Carcassonne Castle Panorama View Point
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Took me about an hour to get there from the city, though I was walking slow on a hot day (+35) and taking my time to look around and enjoy the scenery. It is a nice walk actually. The walk will offer nice views from different angles and different distance from the castle. To eventually get to the to...
4.60 (511 reviews)
(~2.24 km from centre)
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Sentier des Capitelles de Conques-sur-Orbiel
Hiking area
👍 Quatre parcours de difficultés variées et de distances comprises entre 2 et 4,5 km. Le départ de chaque boucle se fait en un point unique et chaque sentier relie plusieurs capitelles (sortes de cabanes de berger en pierres plates).
4.60 (84 reviews)
(~8.42 km from centre)
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Église Saint-Vincent de Carcassonne
Catholic church
👍👍 A beautiful and historical church with a very respectful history, but unfortunately externally you are bombarded with the sight of ugly spray paintings of useless anarchists. 😡 It needs to be painted over as to not harm the magnificent historical restoration of the building (something France has a...
4.40 (551 reviews)
(~0.2 km from centre)
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Chateau de Pennautier
Castle
👍👍 If you have time and are in Carcassonne, visit this chateau just on the outskirts of Carcassonne towards Toulouse. Entry to the gardens is free. Tours of the house can be booked for groups. You can also taste the wines in the winery close by and eat in the restaurant a few minutes away. Very friendl...
4.30 (573 reviews)
(~4.26 km from centre)