Hotel de la Cite Carcasonne _ Mgallery Collection

A legendary palace nestled between ramparts and gardens The Hôtel de la Cité is much more than a hotel: it is a historical monument in its own right, built on the site of the former episcopal palace. Within its history-laden walls, the neo-Gothic style and the elegance of the 1920s blend perfectly. The rooms and suites offer a timeless atmosphere with refined woodwork, stained-glass windows, and, for the luckiest, a breathtaking view overlooking the cobbled streets or the illuminated ramparts. It has been a meeting place for royalty and celebrities for over a century, offering the unique experience of sleeping "in" history. Michelin-starred cuisine and hanging gardens A stay here is defined by a quest for sensory excellence. The estate houses the Michelin-starred restaurant "La Barbacane," where the chef elevates local Aude produce beneath majestic vaulted ceilings. One of the hotel's greatest privileges remains its private garden and outdoor pool, true oases of coolness and calm, hidden behind the high walls, far from the tourist bustle of the city. In the evening, when the day-trippers leave the fortress, the guests of the City enjoy a rare privilege: the medieval city all to themselves, in a mystical and silent atmosphere.