Historic site · UNESCO
La Cité de Carcassonne
Carcassonne, France
Double-walled medieval citadel with dozens of pointed towers.
Bridge · France · Occitanie
Pont Vieux
Medieval bridge with the best view of La Cité.
Free to enter about 20 min
For storytellers
Why Pont Vieux matters
Walk across the old stone bridge over the Aude and look back: La Cité's towers stack against the sky. It is the classic photograph and a pleasant stroll from the lower town. Go at golden hour, when the stone of the towers turns warm and the crowds thin.
Talking points
- It is a medieval stone bridge.
- The view of the citadel is classic.
- Great at sunset.
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