The Bastide Saint-Louis and Place Carnot
The lower town, its grid of streets, its cafés and lively Place Carnot.
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Carcassonne, the town
There is more to Carcassonne than its Cité. On the other side of the Aude, the Bastide Saint-Louis lays out its grid of streets around Place Carnot, with its cafés and markets. The Pont Vieux links the two banks, the Canal du Midi flows along the north of the town and, in fine weather, the Lac de la Cavayère offers a break for swimming and nature.
A town to explore on foot or by bike, at your own pace.
Our places
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.
