Carcassonne is one of the best-preserved cities in France, retaining all its medieval splendour for the enjoyment of the many tourists that visit it daily. Visit on a festival weekend and you will find jesters, jugglers cavorting with breakdancers, and jazz musicians, for Carcassonne offers the perfect blend of old and new: fascinating ancient traditions with a modern beating heart. This is the world the Hotel de la Cité Carcassonne revels in, offering its own ancient beauty and modern glamour within a tapestry of luxury.
The old…
Carcassonne’s precious medieval heritage has been classed a UNESCO-protected site, preserving the city’s crooked cobbled streets, ancient castle walls, and unique fortress look. The Hotel de la Cité Carcassonne is located within the very walls of Carcassonne’s formidable citadel high above the pretty town, with magnificent views over its labyrinthine streets and ramparts from the Junior Suite balconies. The hotel itself dates back to the early 1900s, and the rich and intricate style of the medieval era is echoed throughout – from the luxurious upholstery to the delicately carved wood panels and tapestry-style murals on the walls.
With the new…
In La Barbacane, medieval-style furnishings provide the perfect setting for cuisine which is anything but old-fashioned. Fantastic chef Jérôme Ryan creates exciting new takes on Mediterranean seafood specialties and rich mountain dishes while the wine choice and desserts are given equal standing, each with their own in-house experts, keeping you at the table for many hours like any self-respecting medieval lord!
…and the timeless…
Yet some delights are truly timeless, remaining just as desirable as they were centuries ago, and the Hotel de la Cité Carcassonne does not fall short. Their Cinq Mondes Spa implements techniques proven successful from all around the world and offers a hammam, sensory showers, baths, and swimming pool along with treatments.
For the best of old splendour, combined with the luxurious glamour of a modern-day hotel, the Hotel de la Cité Carcassonne is a winning combination.