Carcassonne villa holidays Holiday rentals - villas & holiday homes to rent in Languedoc-Roussillon

Carcassonne is a stunning Medieval town built on the ruins of a Roman fortress located 1hr from Toulouse in the heart of the South of France. Carcassonne is world famous boasting two UNESCO sites - the 'canal du midi' and the impressive medieval city itself. If you like historical sites, wine and beautiful surroundings then this is the perfect location for you. The ancient cité with it's ramparts and towers is truly spectacular and well worth a guided tour as there are so many facts and secrets that will interest all from genuine historians to those merely curious to learn more about this incredible place.

The main town where most of the inhabitants of Carcassonne live is bustling especially in the centre known as La Bastide Saint-Louis, there is a great range of shops as well as restuarants and bars showcasing the rich and wonderful local cuisine with regional dishes such as the 'cassoulet'.

At a glance...
Restaurants 20+
Mountain biking
Walking trails
Wine tasting tours
Spa & wellness
Family friendly
Car recommended
Nearest beach Narbonne Plage (70kms)
Nearest airport Carcassonne airport (3km)
Nearest train station Carcassonne (TGV)

Featured villas in Carcassonne

Carcassone self catering holiday villas and apartments are ideal for families, friends and groups. They provide the space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want allowing you to explore this wonderful part of Occitanie at your own pace.



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Things to see and do in Carcassonne

Carcassonne and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, historic sites and countryside to explore.

A few suggestions...
Cruise along the Canal du Midi
Guided tour of the fortified city of Carcassonne
Carcassonne walking tour
Private & luxury trip to Paradise Valley
Visit the beautiful Saint-Nazaire Cathedral
Explore the caves of the Black Mountain
Wine tasting at the vineyards
carcassone canal du midi

Our view on Carcassonne

We think that renting a self catering villa or holiday home in Carcassonne is a great choice for a holiday in France. The village is steeped in history which is reflected in its medieval citadel and fortified castle and there is planety to see and do in and around Carassonne to keep the whole famiky entertained. Plus, there is a rich culture and fantastic cuisine with many local wines that will bring you back to visit again.