5 campsites where to stay in Carcassonne

To discover the south of France and the Occitanie region, on the avenue: here are the 5 campsites in Carcassonne where you can spend your holidays!

A small town of 45,941 inhabitants – although prefecture – of the Aude, Carcassonne is world-famous for its medieval castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. The city is located at the crossroads between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and between the Pyrenees and the Central Massif, in the heart of the Cathar country. As such, it has a strategic position for communication and exchange, from the Neolithic region.

In 2011, between 4 and 4.5 million tourists visited City of Carcassonne which makes it one of the most visited national monuments in France. Where to stay? Where to find a campsite near Carcassonne to stay?

The vast majority of campsites in Carcassonne are located in the north of the famous medieval city, on the foothills of the Black Mountain. Here is our selection to find a campsite in Carcassonne.

1. Camping de la Cité

This quadruplement star campsite is located at the foot of the medieval city, just 3 kilometers from Canal du Midi . Ideal to discover the medieval city and the new city, to visit Cathar castles and hike in the Black Mountain, it will seduce both lovers of relaxation.

This campsite has all the necessary infrastructures for a successful stay under the sound of cicadas (mid-shaded pitches, wellness area with jacuzzi and hammam, two swimming pools with slides, snack/bar, bread deposit, sports activities).

2. Camping A l’ombre des oliviers

This campsite close to Carcassonne (10 minutes) offers a quiet stay in the countryside and with a family. Its three stars offer pitches to plant a tent and chalets for those who love the holidays in comfort.

There are many activities (200 m2 swimming pool, tennis, table tennis, petanque, multi-games for children) and you can even go on horseback riding in the equestrian center of the Sucrée River, not far away.

3. Camping Village Grand Sud

For a successful holiday in the Aude, this campsite is close to Carcassonne in the middle of nature: the Village Grand Sud has 110 pitches spread over 11 hectares on a private lake. Ideally located – close to Limoux, Castelnaudary, the Pyrenees and its Cathar castles – it is a strategic point of fall to discover the region quietly.

4. Camping Domaine d’Arnauteille

Here is a campsite close to Carcassonne which, with its four stars, will meet your expectations. In the countryside, this campsite offers beautiful walks in nature and superb views of the Corbières vineyards and the surrounding mountains.

To enjoy a relaxing holiday, this green park of 115 hectares may even exceed your expectations: hikes, historical visits (discover the history of the Cathars), wine escapades (the cellars of the Corbières and Minervois), relaxation (water park), etc.

5. Camping Le Moulin de Sainte Anne

This campsite close to Carcassonne in the north of the city, has not to be robbed of its four stars. Only 15 minutes from Carcassonne, the campsite is located on the town of Villegly, a village at the foot of the vineyards and the Minervois.

You will stay peacefully in chalets, bungalows or tent pitches in plots of 120 m2, maintaining tranquility and privacy. To discover the region: the Cathar Country, the Pyrenees, the Black Mountain... Note that the Mediterranean Sea is only 60 kilometers away.