Carcassonne
in Aude of Occitanie, France

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
43.217 and 2.350 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 43° 13' 0" and E 2° 20' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
French, Breton, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Occitan
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:23 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Paris
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:52 am and 7:25 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and -176.800 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Tupuangi
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for France in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to France.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning France. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Carcassonne

Carcassonne in Aude (Occitanie) with it's 49,600 inhabitants is a city in France about 389 mi (or 627 km) south of Paris, the country's capital.

Local time in Carcassonne is now 11:23 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Paris with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 10 airports in the vicinity of Carcassonne, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in France is Carcassonne Airport in a distance of 2 mi (or 4 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in France is Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne in a distance of 1 mi (or 1 km), South-East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Limoux, Castres, Prades, Narbonne and Albi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 44%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 2% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 5th of October 2024

18°C (65 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 6th of October 2024

21°C (70 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Scattered clouds, fresh breeze.

Monday, 7th of October 2024

22°C (72 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hôtel du Château

Address
1,1 mi
2 Rue Camille Saint Saens
11000 Carcassonne
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Des Trois Couronnes

Address
0,5 mi
2 rue des Trois Couronnes
11000 Carcassonne
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel de la Cite Carcassonne - MGallery Collection

Address
1,0 mi
Place Auguste Pierre Pont
11000 CARCASSONNE
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Le Terminus

Address
0,1 mi
2 Ave.Marechal Joffre
11000 Carcassonne
France

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel des Trois Couronnes

Address
0,6 mi
2 Rue Des 3 Couronnes
11000 Carcassonne
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Pont Levîs Hotel

Address
1,2 mi
Chemin des Anglais 40
11000 Carcassonne
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hôtel Mercure Carcassonne La Cité

Address
1,2 mi
18 rue Camille Saint-Saens
11000 CARCASSONNE
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel l'Octroi

Address
1,1 mi
143 Rue Trivalle
11000 Carcassonne
France

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Montségur

Address
0,4 mi
Avenue Bunau Varilla 1
11000 Carcassonne
France

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


ibis Carcassonne Centre La Cité

Address
0,5 mi
5, square Gambetta
11000 CARCASSONNE
France

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

The Languedoc, France: Carcassonne — Europe's Ultimate Fortress City

Published: June 30, 2010
Length: 49:40 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Rick Steves Europe

The Languedoc region's hard-fought past and independent spirit is evident in its old fortifications, fine art, and a culture distinct from the rest of France that survives to this day. Its...


Un drone à la Cité de Carcassonne

Published: August 04, 2014
Length: 32:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ville Carcassonne

Une autre vision de la Cité de Carcassonne filmée à l'aide d'un drone. Ces images seront diffusées à l'occasion des journées du patrimoine les 20 et 21 septembre 2014 par le ministère...


Feria de Carcassonne 2014

Published: September 03, 2014
Length: 34:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ville Carcassonne

La Féria de Carcassonne (Du jeudi 28 au dimanche 31 août 2014). Plus de 60 000 personnes se sont retrouvées pour danser et se restaurer durant 4 jours dans le cadre de cette fête populaire...


La Cité de Carcassonne et la légende de Dame Carcas

Published: August 03, 2012
Length: 35:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: siti audetourisme

http://www.audetourisme.com La Cité de Carcassonne est avant tout connue comme une ville médiévale fortifiée et elle est classée au Patrimoine Mondial de l'Humanité par l'UNESCO. Mais...


Trains en Gare de Carcassonne

Published: May 26, 2013
Length: 15:38 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: davidjb0

Trains en gare de Carcassonne. Trains SNCF TER Languedoc-Roussillon X73500, train Fret tracté par une bb7200, TER Languedoc-Roussillon Z27500 AGC, train Intercités 4762 en provenance de ...


Carcassonne 2012 émotions, hommages et dépassement de soi...

Published: September 17, 2012
Length: 42:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Cyrille-Arnaud-Robert Guilloux-Rouquette-Dous

Half ironman ... Nous avons accompagné Cyrille sur le Half de Carcassonne résultats sur SudChrono . Ce week-end placé sous le signe du triple effort s'est déroulé sous une météo idéale,...


La Cité de Carcassonne (Patrimoine de l'Unesco, tourisme AUDE, Franceguidetour)

Published: May 29, 2012
Length: 01:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: notrebellefrance

http://www.notrebellefrance.com/chateaux_aude#124 La cité de Carcassonne est une ville médiévale fortifiée qui comprend cinquante deux tours et deux enceintes concentriques qui totalisent...


CARCASSONNE , ville du vent

Published: March 01, 2015
Length: 16:41 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Claude Ybe

Carcassonne est une commune française, préfecture du département de l'Aude .Occupée depuis le Néolithique, Carcassonne se trouve dans la plaine de l'Aude entre deux grands axes de circulation...


Le Nouvel Hôpital de Carcassonne

Published: May 16, 2014
Length: 22:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ville Carcassonne

1 400 personnes se sont retrouvées avec M. Le Maire Gérard LARRAT pour découvrir le nouvel hôpital de Carcassonne lors de la journée Portes Ouvertes du Samedi 10 Mai 2014.


Un 14 juillet sur l'aire du Belvédère dAuriac, près de Carcassonne

Published: September 16, 2014
Length: 27:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: VINCI Autoroutes

Chaque année, le 14 juillet, des centaines de voyageurs, parfois venus de très loin, passent la journée sur l'aire du Belvédère d'Auriac, sur l'A61, pour bénéficier d'une vue unique...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Pont Marengo

The Pont Marengo (Marengo bridge) crosses the Canal du Midi and links Carcassonne to the local railway station. The lock is very busy and a favourite tourist attraction as the canal boats work their way along the canal. The plaque on the bridge dates the work to 1800 or as it also says year 8, measuring time in the new republic. The bridge is named after the Battle of Marengo at which Napoleon defeated the Austrians in 1800.

Located at 43.2175, 2.35194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in France, Bridges completed in 1800, Buildings and structures in Aude, Transport in Languedoc-Roussillon

Stade d'Albert Domec

Stade d'Albert Domec is a multi-use stadium in Carcassonne, France. It has a capacity of 10,000 spectators, and is used mostly for rugby league and rugby union matches. It hosted many matches in various Rugby League World Cups. It has a bronze statue of Carcassonne's most famous player, Puig Aubert.

Located at 43.2178, 2.36444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rugby league stadiums in France, Rugby union stadiums in France, Athletics (track and field) venues in France, Sports venues in Aude

Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse, Carcassonne

The Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse or St. Nazarius and St. Celsus (Basilique Saint-Nazaire-et-Saint-Celse de Carcassonne), is a basilica minor in Carcassonne, southern France, listed as a national monument of the country. It was formerly the cathedral of Carcassonne until 1801, when it was replaced by the present Carcassonne Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Michel de Carcassonne).

Located at 43.2053, 2.36278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former cathedrals in France, Basilica churches in France, Carcassonne, Churches in Aude

Carcassonne Cathedral

Carcassonne Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Michel de Carcassonne) is a cathedral and designated national monument in Carcassonne, France. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Carcassonne. The building was built in the thirteenth-century as a parish church, dedicated to Saint Michael. Following war damage in the fourteenth century it was subsequently rebuilt as a fortified church.

Located at 43.2108, 2.35111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Carcassonne, Cathedrals in France, Fortified churches, Churches in Aude

Roman Catholic Diocese of Carcassonne-Narbonne

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Carcassonne, is a diocese of the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic church in France. The diocese comprises the entire department of Aude. It is suffragan to the archdiocese of Montpellier.

Located at 43.2156, 2.35333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Roman Catholic dioceses in France, Dioceses established in the 6th century, Carcassonne

Déversoir de St-Jean

The Déversoir de St-Jean is a weir for water release from the Canal du Midi immediately to the east of the St-Nazaire Aqueduct and northeast of Carcassonne. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:43.22413|N|2.36674|E|scale:1000|||| |primary |name=St-Jean Weir }}

Located at 43.2241, 2.36674 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Canal du Midi

Gare de Narbonne

Narbonne is a railway station in Narbonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. The station opened on 22 April 1857 and is located on the Bordeaux–Sète railway and Narbonne–Portbou railway. The station is served by EuroCity (international), TGV (high speed), Intercités (long distance, also night train) and TER (local) services operated by the SNCF. The line was electrified through Narbonne in 1935.

Located at 43.2181, 2.35194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Languedoc-Roussillon

Gare de Carcassonne

Carcassonne is a railway station in Carcassonne, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, located on the Bordeaux - Sète and Carcassonne - Rivesaltes railway lines. The station is served by TGV, Intercités and TER services operated by SNCF.

Located at 43.2181, 2.35194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Languedoc-Roussillon, TER Languedoc-Roussillon

Cité de Carcassonne

The Cité de Carcassonne is a medieval fortified architectural group located in the French city of Carcassonne, in the department of Aude, in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon. It is located on the right bank of the Aude, on the hill, in the south-east part of the actual city. It was the historic city of Carcassonne. It features on the emblem of local rugby league team AS Carcassonne. The Cité de Carcassonne was founded in the Gallo-Roman period.

Located at 43.2067, 2.36361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Languedoc-Roussillon, Medieval France, World Heritage Sites in France, Carcassonne, Buildings and structures in Aude, Museums in Aude


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Carcasonne, Carcasona, قرقشونة, Каркасон, Carcassona, Carcassonne, Καρκασσόν, Karkasuno, کارکاسون, קרקסון, CCF, カルカソンヌ, Каркассонн, 카르카손, Carcaso, Karkasonas, Karkasona, การ์กาซอน, 卡尔卡松