The Bastide Saint-Louis

The Carcassonne conviviality

The colorful facades, markets, shops, restaurants and other businesses make you enjoy a real southern atmosphere.

The heart of local life

The Bastide Saint-Louis is the centre of the local town of Carcassonne, and is the focus of Carcassonne-style conviviality, as well as numerous shops, restaurants and other businesses.

But what is the Bastide Saint-Louis ?

It’s a district built on a quadrangular plan organised around a central square.
It’s bounded by boulevards and has a remarkable architectural wealth of private mansions and religious buildings.

The ice rink is installed in the heart of the Place Carnot and its Christmas market during the month of December.

District

La Bastide Saint-Louis

This district is located on the left bank of the Aude opposite to the Medieval City. With its long history, the Bastide Saint-Louis demonstrates this with its architecture, both private mansions and religious buildings. The colourful facades of the town centre are also a real pleasure to see during your walks!

A RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE

What to do in the Bastide Saint-Louis ?

Find activities and visits to do in this magnificent district of Carcassonne. The museums, theatre, church, cathedral, gardens, squares... welcome you

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FINE ARTS MUSEUM

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SAINT VINCENT CHURCH

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SAINT MICHEL CATHEDRAL

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CALVARY GARDEN

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THE JOE BOUSQUET AND HIS WORLD CENTRE

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CARCA ESCAPE GAME

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QUIZ TIME

Free Mobile App “Carcassonne Interactive”

(Re)discover the treasures of the Bastide Saint-Louis

Discover the Bastide Saint-Louis as you have never seen it before in the form of a treasure hunt! Why were the ramparts of the Bastide Saint-Louis razed? What is the history of the pillory of shame? During your tour, you will be given unusual and amusing information about history, legends and heritage in a very entertaining way thanks to new technology: augmented reality, 360° film, interactive puzzle, film, old postcards, quiz…

For all ages
Approximately 1 hour of tour
Free access 24h/7

Box Treasure Hunt

Dame Carcas and the Mitoune

Dame Carcas has been transformed into a statue of salt by a strong-willed fairy. With the help of the spirits of the Bastide, help her regain her human form and become a hero!

A fun and educational treasure hunt to discover the Bastide Saint-Louis in a different way, made in France and environmentally friendly.

Available only at 28 rue de Verdun.
kits must be returned to the Tourist Office
ONE gift is offered per box (any additional gift will be charged)

The District History

1247

Date of the Ordinance of Saint Louis (Louis IX) authorising the construction of towns on the left bank of the Aude, thus allowing the beginnings of the Bastide Saint-Louis.

1355

Passage of the Black Prince in Languedoc. The Lower Town is sacked and the inhabitants take refuge in the Medieval City.

1660

Apogee of the cloth (sheets) industry in Carcassonne. The town becomes one of the first cloth-making centres in Languedoc.

1810

Beginning of major transformations of the lower town to make it more pleasant for the population. The moats were transformed into promenades, the fortifications were opened and the Canal du Midi arrived.

2015

Start of the facade renovation campaign, which continues to this day.

Accessible Bastide Saint-Louis

The local city centre of Carcassonne has 3 large secure underground car parks: Gambetta, Chénier and Jacobins. Parking is also allowed on the streets according to the hourly fees.

Easy payment with PayByPhone or directly at the pay stations
Secure underground car parks
Close to the Medieval City and the Canal du Midi

Places of conviviality in the Bastide Saint-Louis

Place Carnot

Completely redone in 2021, this square is the place to be for the conviviality of Carcassonne with its cafés and restaurants. Not forgetting its markets on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Gambetta Square

The magnificent Musée des Beaux-Arts enjoys a superb view of this green and lively area of the city.

André Chénier Square

This lively place is a must in Carcassonne in summer and winter. It is also one of the reception points of the Tourist Office with the Kiosk.

Commandant Roumens Boulevard

Located in the continuation of the Barbès Boulevard, this meeting place is particularly lively on Saturday mornings with the weekly market of the city.

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