The Bastide Saint-Louis and Place Carnot
The lower town, its grid of streets, its cafés and lively Place Carnot.
Founded in the 13th century on the left bank of the Aude, the Bastide Saint-Louis forms Carcassonne’s “lower town”. Its grid plan is easy to explore on foot, from Place Carnot and its fountain to the churches, covered market and shopping streets.
The atmosphere
Café terraces, shops and markets make the Bastide the everyday heart of Carcassonne life. Market days and locations can be checked with the tourist office.
From our holiday rentals
The Bastide pairs naturally with the Pont Vieux and a stroll along the Aude.
In the same category
Carcassonne, the town
The Canal du Midi in Carcassonne
A 17th-century UNESCO-listed waterway, ideal for a walk, a bike ride or a boat trip.
The Pont Vieux and the banks of the Aude
The link between the Bastide and the Cité, with one of the finest views of the ramparts.
The Lac de la Cavayère
Carcassonne’s leisure lake: beaches, supervised swimming in season and footpaths.
