One of the many great things about Carcassonne is how close it is to so many great locations.
Not only do you get to enjoy Carcassonne itself but you can use your time to visit other nearby attractions using our cheap car hire Carcassonne service.
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Toulouse
Probably the most obvious choice for a day trip would be Toulouse however some overlooked spots such as Limoux can also be a great choice.
Limoux
Limoux is renowned for its sparkling wine (Blanquette de Limoux) as well as its local cuisine with famous recipes for sweet treats like nougat and le Limos.
Those who want a good local history lesson really cant go wrong with a visit to Catha-rama which entails a thirty minute audio visual guide of all thing Cathars.
There is also a segment geared towards kids as well as the option of English.
Great Day Trips
There are lots of other places well worth a look and just a short drive away such as Narbonne, Alet-les-Bains, Bram and more.
