Carcassonne
The catarrah country

Set in a mild climate, among vineyards, Carcassonne is the only fortified city in Europe which is still inhabited. Steeped in 2500 years if history, this old catharistic fortress is cut in two by the canal of the south and the Aude River.
Located in the middle of the triangle Barcelona - Montpellier - Toulouse, connecting the oceanic world to the Mediterranean world, Carcassonne offers you a thousand and one circuits to discover different aspects of the city and surrounds. From gastronomic circuits to wine or historial circuits, there is something for everyone to enjoy here!

Information :

- possibility to get a transfer from the airport of Carcassonne to the departure bas

To see : the medieval city, the Country house St Pierre, the Middle Age Memoirs museum, the city of the birds (flights of the largest raptors of the world).

To taste : cassoulet with red partridge, crystallized poultry gizzards, chocolates of the city, the knuckle of ham, the conserve of goose and duck.

To know : the city of Carcassonne is doubly classified with the world heritage of UNESCO since 1997.

Most Important : the Im@ginarium (with its virtual theatre which allows ou to relieve the Cathar period of the city).

Navigation on the South Canal :

Built during the 17th  century by Pierre-Paul Riquet with his famous round locks, it was classified as a 'world wonder' by the UNESCO in 1996. A true hydrolic museum, the South canal combines a variety of sites and cultural richness to create a unique and exciting cruising experience. Along the 240km from Toulouse to the Lake Thau there are 64 locks, 55 aquaducts, 7 canal bridges and 126 bridges.  

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Suggestions for cruises from Carcassonne :

Mini week
Carcassonne, Homps, Carcassonne : 80 km, 26 locks, 18 hours

One week
Carcassonne, Capestang, Carcassonne : 166 km, 36 locks, 30 hours
Carcassonne, Narbonne, Carcassonne : 147 km, 58 locks, 33 hours

One week one‐way
Carcassonne, Agde : 126 km, 36 locks, 25 hours

Two weeks
Carcassonne, Montgiscard, Carcassonne : 160 km, 92 locks, 70 hours
Carcassonne, Castelnaudary, Port Lauragais, Carcassonne : 116 km, 70 locks, 58 hours
Carcassonne, Agde, Carcassonne : 252 km, 72 locks, 50 hours

Three weeks
Carcassonne, Aigues-Mortes, Carcassonne : 400 km, 76 locks, 70 hours