CHATEAU COMTAL

Overlooking the hilltop citadel of Carcassonne, the Château Comtal is a classic medieval castle that dates back to the 12th century. This UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site features dramatic ramparts and fairytale towers. The visitors can explore the four city gates and 52 towers and enjoy the sweeping views of the citadel below. You can also get an insight into the history of the city and discover the counts of Carcassonne

The Château Comtal is one of the most significant monuments in the city of Carcassonne that forms part of the largest medieval bastide in Europe. Boasting a history of over 2500 years, this castle is the center of the citadel’s defensive system that witnessed many historical events in its time. The highlight of the castle is the ramparts that stretch for about 1.9 miles, including the four gates and 52 towers, offering sweeping views over the citadel.

On your visit to the attraction, you can explore the entire castle and learn about the history of the cité and discover the counts of Carcassonne.

You can walk along the ramparts or take a horse-down carriage ride around the tiltyard. It is advisable not to miss paying a visit to the Saint Nazaire Basilica which is renowned for its stained glass windows, the 20th-century museum named Theatre de la Cité, and the captivating 13th-century Narbonnaise Gate.

Highlights

• Pay a visit to the castle of Château Comtal and learn about the history of the cité and discover the counts of Carcassonne.
• Enjoy the beauty of the exhibitions of medieval art and artifacts displayed in the Château Comtal
• Walk along the ramparts and relish the panoramic views over the citadel that includes four city gates and 52 towers
• Admire the gorgeous views of the castle from the modern town of Carcassonne stretching from the banks of the River Aude.
• Witness the fireworks display over the medieval castle on Bastille Day.
• Do not forget to see the Saint Nazaire Basilica, Théâtre de la Cité, and Narbonnaise Gate in the Château Comtal.