Hotel de la Cite pool night views, Languedoc

Hotel de la Cite, dinner views, Languedoc

Outise pool – Hotel de la Cité – Languedoc

Outside view – Hotel de la Cité – Languedoc

The 15th century Le Pont Vieux bridge leading into the fortified citadel of Carcassonne overlooking it, Languedoc-Roussillon, France.

A distant view of Cité de Carcassonne, a fortified medieval citadel surrounded by thick greenery and mountains on a clear, sunny day in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.

Hôtel de la Cité

Languedoc-Roussillon

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Set in an idyllic spot within the ancient ramparts of Carcassonne, the Hôtel de la Cité is a luxurious five-star hotel built on the site of a former bishop’s palace.

Tucked between two historic landmarks – the Romanesque Château Comtal and the Gothic Basilica of Saint-Nazaire – this magical, ivy-clad hotel offers enchanting views, atmospheric rooms, gourmet dining, an intimate spa, and an outdoor pool wrapped in glorious gardens.

Decorated in a sophisticated French style, the 59 rooms and suites are spacious yet warm and inviting. Antique furniture, ornate woodwork, stained-glass windows and lavish fabrics are blended with modern conveniences like air-con and satellite TV. Some have balconies or terraces with fairy-tale views over the ramparts, while others overlook cobblestone streets.

Set in a Neo-Gothic dining room with stained-glass windows and a feature fireplace, La Barbacane holds one Michelin star for chef Jérôme Ryon’s classic French cuisine, infused with artistic flair. After dinner, sip a sophisticated cocktail in the hotel’s impressive library bar.

Spend lazy afternoon lounging around the pool, admiring the magnificent views, or treat yourself to a little pampering in the intimate spa.