Home Carcassonne Carcassonne town. Your adventure begins, it's just a ten-minute walk, crossing the river Aude on the Pont-Vieux bridge. This is the real heart of the town. This medieval footbridge dates from the 14th century. The children's playground and picnic tables complete the setting in this little natural area. Admire the square, where our Tourist Information Office can be found, with its hundreds of rosebushes in a landscaped park.
With underground parking located below, it provides convenient access to the town centre. Admire the architectural beauty of the 18th century mansion houses.
With its colourful brasseries, the red marble paving from Caunes-Minervois and the fountain of Neptune On Tuesdays and Thursdays, you can find some local producers here.
Just a stone's throw from the square, the Halles are open from am until pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Built in , they are still home to the town's covered market, a festival of colours and flavours. Try regional produce, charcuterie, locally farmed meat and fish caught in the Mediterranean.
Head for rue Albert Tomey. A Languedoc Gothic style church, dating from the 13th century, it became a cathedral in It was built in the Languedoc Gothic style. There are steps to the top of the tower.
