Hotel de la Cité Carcassonne-MGallery

Rooms

Hotel de la Cité offers a selection of rooms and suites spread across two buildings connected by a covered walkway. Each is individually decorated in a way that preserves the buildings’ character. Many come with stained-glass windows, sculpted walls, and corniced ceilings, and some have wrought-iron balconies. One suite is tucked away in a 12th-century tower accessed via a stone stairway, while another has a spacious terrace.

The decor throughout is classic French — floral motifs, brass lighting, floor-length curtains — and the rich fabrics and elegant furnishings are made by local artisans. All rooms come with marble bathrooms, and enjoy garden, city, or rampart views.

Location

Hotel de la Cité is located in the heart of Carcassonne, a medieval fortified city and UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by the foothills of the Pyrenees. Just moments from Saint Nazaire Basilica, a stay here puts you within strolling distance of Château Comtal, the Cathar castles, and a canal that winds through vineyards. The train station is a 15-minute drive away.

Food and drink

• Breakfast is a generous buffet including homemade pastries and breads from the hotel boulangerie.
• Michelin-starred restaurant La Barbacane is set in a grand hall with an outdoor terrace and city views. The à la carte menu is seasonal and locally sourced.
• The Library Bar serves craft cocktails and wine in a book-lined snug space, and in summer on the garden terrace overlooking the city walls.

Families

• The family room sleeps up to four.

Facilities and activities

• The spa has a hammam, experience shower, whirlpool bath, and relaxation area, and offers a menu of Asian-inspired treatments.
• The outdoor heated swimming pool sits in the hotel gardens, at the foot of Saint Nazaire Basilica, and is open from May to October.
• The wine cellar features bottle-lined walls and offers private tastings.

Accessibility

• One wheelchair-accessible room.