To make your visit to Carcassonne a real moment of discovery and sharing, whether with friends, family or business, don't hesitate to venture off the beaten track. There are plenty of activities to choose from, in the heart of the medieval city, in the lower town and also outside Carcassonne.
Crossing a large part of Languedoc-Roussillon, the Canal du Midi is well worth the trip. You can go for a walk and follow its course by bike, take advantage of a day to cruise on it or just enjoy the proximity of the water for a picnic. In any case, a trip to the banks of the Canal du Midi is never a bad idea.
With its rich history and past, Carcassonne boasts a number of museums. The Inquisition Museum displays torture tools from the Middle Ages to the French Revolution. The Musée de l'École (School Museum) presents a more contemporary period, taking you back in time to a local school between the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. The school benches as experienced by previous generations.
For those who prefer water-based activities, the Lac de la Cavayère is a little gem just 5 minutes from the ramparts of the Cité, where you can swim, cool off and relax in summer.
There is also the Buzerens lake, just 25 minutes from the hotel, where you can enjoy a wide range of water sports.
