Location

Place Auguste Pierre Pont
Carcassonne 11000
France

Phone: +33 4 68 71 98 71
Web: https://www.cite-hotels.com/en/etablissements/hotel-de-la-cite.html

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Hôtel de la Cité

A magical place located in the heart of the medieval fortified city of Carcassonne

Carcassonne, France

60 bedrooms, including 21 suites and junior suites, a Michelin starred restaurant, outdoor swimming pool and spa

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Highlights

The only five star hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant within the Citadel walls of Carcassonne

Facilities

Michelin starred restaurant, spa, pool, Free WiFi, concierge service

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Destination

Located in the heart of the medieval fortified city of Carcassonne

Travel Information

Nearest Airport: Carcassonne Airport (CCF)

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Magical place in an enchanting location

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The Hotel de la Cité is a magical place located in the heart of the medieval fortified city of Carcassonne and is part of the MGallery Collection by Sofitel. It is unquestionably the best hotel in Carcassonne.

Located in the very heart of the medieval city and built on the site of the former bishop’s palace, the 5-star Hôtel de la Cité stands next to the Saint-Nazaire Basilica and overlooks the lower town from the ramparts, offering an enchanting view over the city, its gardens and its stone walls that have been there for centuries.

This stunningly crafted Neo-Gothic castle hotel is tucked into the ramparts of the ancient walls and is the city’s only five star hotel, which also hosts La Barbacane, the only Michelin-starred restaurant within the Citadel walls.

A stay at the Hôtel de la Cité introduces guests to a place redolent with history, an experience full of meaning. The emotion aroused by this unique site is palpable: the beauty of the view over the City, its gardens and walls and the stones that have traversed the centuries conjure up a feeling of reverie and, very soon, a desire to discover every nook and cranny of the hotel and pierce the secrets of this mysterious place.

The interior tower and the adjacent drawing room, the interior patio and its fountain, the secret door leading to the "salle des correspondances", a secret passage from the garden – a whole host of charming little secrets to discover.

The hotel’s inauguration took place in 1909, initially as a discreet top-quality hotel. Since the 1920s, Hôtel de la Cité has remained a prestigious address welcoming famous guests, from Queen Elizabeth II, Sir Winston Churchill, Walt Disney and Princess Grace of Monaco to more modern-day celebrities. A glance at the Visitors' Book offers a genuine journey through time.

Today the hotel boasts 60 bedrooms, including 21 suites and junior suites, a Michelin starred restaurant, outdoor swimming pool and spa.

The timeless charm of the hotel's Neo-Gothic architecture takes hold from the lobby of the hotel. It is remarkable for the impressive sculpted wood fresco depicting the influential figures that marked the history of Carcassonne, such as Simon de Montfort and Saint Dominic, and confers an immediate air of distinction.

The great wooden staircase on the ground floor, classified as an historic monument, adds to the overall sense of grandeur. The "salle des correspondances" invites guests to relax and quench their thirst in comfortable leather armchairs while perusing the books and registers in the hotel's library. Every night, they can enjoy the sounds of jazz piano in the cozy, elegant area around the fireplace.

Located in France's Languedoc region, the Medieval City of Carcassonne, with its 52 watchtowers and two concentric walls is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest fortified town in Europe.

A stay at the hotel also gives guests access to the walls around which you can wander freely in the peace of the evening or night when all the tourists are gone.
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Hôtel de la Cité Carcassonne MGallery by Sofitel, France

5 star luxury in an enchanting timeless setting within the Citadel walls

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Overview

Bursting with character and charm, the hotel boasts 47 bedrooms, 13 suites, a Michelin starred restaurant, outdoor swimming pool and spa.

Superior rooms and Suites come with a terrace or balcony that offers guests views of the gardens and ramparts overlooking the city of Carcassonne.

The timeless charm of the hotel’s Neo-Gothic architecture takes hold from the lobby of the hotel. It is remarkable for the impressive sculpted wood fresco depicting the influential figures that marked the history of Carcassonne, such as Simon de Montfort and Saint Dominic, and confers an immediate air of distinction.

Sculpted wood panelling, ornamental tapestries and stained-glass windows – everything comes together to create a warm and intimate atmosphere.

The bedrooms are spacious and elegantly decorated in a sophisticated French style and pleasantly furnished thanks to the know-how of local artisans.

On arrival, each guest is welcomed at the foot of the City and accompanied to the hotel.

The jewel in the crown of Hotel de la Cité is La Barbacane – a gourmet dining from Chef Jérôme Ryon with dark wood panelling and stained-glass windows designed in a neogothic style.

Hôtel de la Cité has a reputation for gastronomy with its Michelin-star restaurant, La Barbacane; which is the city’s only Michelin starred restaurant.

La Barbacane offers a huge selection of dishes, all created with imagination and know-how in the most charming and elegant ambiance. Chef Jérôme Ryon and Head Pastry cook Régis Chanel have opted for a traditional cuisine revisited with elegance and subtlety and emphasizes local produce and execptional wines.

La Barbacane was awarded its first Michelin star in March 2002 and continues to offer the same high level of excellence.

The Hotel de la Cité has also earned a reputation as a top gastronomic destination thanks to its Michelin-star restaurant La Barbacane. At the very heart of Carcassonne’s medieval city, the restaurant has a Neo-Gothic dining room that will leave you enchanted with its superb fireplace, its stained glass windows, its high ceilings and its cathedral chairs.

In this authentic setting, you’ll be able to indulge in a flavoursome, colourful cuisine created by chef Jérôme Ryon. A native of Bourg-en-Bresse, the former second-in-command to the renowned Franck Putelat successfully took over La Barbacane a few years ago. Jérôme Ryon’s cuisine showcases the key ingredients including fish and vegetables from the Mediterranean region, as well as products from the region around Lyon (a reminder of his mountainous roots). Following seasonal patterns, he produces traditional cuisine reinvented with elegance and finesse, bringing a boldness to the classics.

Holding one Michelin star, the restaurant La Barbacane also benefits from a terrace with a brilliant view of the city walls.

This spa is nestled in the greenery at the foot of the imposing Saint-Nazaire Basilica and is perfect to be privatised. Its small size allows the guest to have an exclusive moment. It offers a sensorial shower with 3 different water treatments.

The Spa also offers a room where guests can relax and directly access to the swimming pool. Guest can also enjoy a Turkish bath and personnalized essentials oils jacuzzi made for two.

This new Spa offers many quality treatments following Cinq Monde experience. Every details are made to make this time spent a memorable moment.

Free WiFi

Michelin starred La Barbacane restaurant & Library Bar

Concierge service

Spa and outdoor swimming pool

Located in the Languedoc Roussillon region at the crossroads of two major routes used since Antiquity.  Set high up on a hill, Carcassonne’s ancient citadel looks straight out of Disney.

Its fairytale collection of drawbridges, towers and atmospheric cobbled streets was reputedly the inspiration for Walt Disney’s The Sleeping Beauty, and it’s a must-see on any trip through this part of southern France.

The Medieval City of Carcassonne, with its 53 watchtowers and two concentric walls, is a unique architectural complex, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. The oldest fortified town in Europe, Carcassonne takes its name from the Legend of Dame Carcas.

  • 7.8km to Carcassonne Airport  (CCF)
  • 2.1 km to Carcassonne Train Station
  • 98km to Toulouse Matabiau Train Station (approx. 1 hour)