Pamiatky v Carcassonne

Carcassonne Heritage Sites

Explore the architectural evolution of Carcassonne through this collection of heritage sites, primarily located within the 13th-century Bastide Saint-Louis. The list highlights the city's transition from a medieval stronghold to a textile industrial hub, featuring Gothic churches like Saint-Vincent, 18th-century merchant mansions, and the 14th-century Pont-Vieux. Notable landmarks include the last remaining city gate at Portail des Jacobins and the 17th-century Royal Cloth Manufactory, reflecting centuries of regional history.

Carcassonne Heritage Sites — Mapa

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Carcassonne Cathedral

Carcassonne Cathedral is a cathedral and designated national monument in Carcassonne, France.

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B

Portail des Jacobins

The only surviving gate of the four original 14th-century entrances to the Bastide Saint-Louis.

C

Ancienne manufacture royale de draps

A 17th-century industrial complex established under Jean-Baptiste Colbert to produce fine woolens for the Levant trade.

D

Bastion de Montmorency

A 16th-century defensive fortification designed to modernize the city's medieval walls against artillery fire.

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E

Fontaine de Neptune

An 18th-century marble fountain sculpted by the Barata family, located in the center of Place Carnot.

F

Pont-Vieux

A 14th-century stone bridge with twelve arches that historically served as the only link between the lower town and the Cité.

G

Théâtre Jean Alary

A municipal theater featuring a 1930s Art Deco interior, built on the site of a former Dominican convent.

H

Église des Carmes

A 13th-century Gothic church originally belonging to a Carmelite convent, featuring a simplified Languedoc style.

I

Maison Guilhem

An 18th-century townhouse reflecting the wealth generated by Carcassonne's historic textile industry.

J

Maison Alaux

A historic residence showcasing the traditional urban architecture of the Bastide Saint-Louis district.

K

Anciens Bains-douches

A 20th-century municipal building originally constructed as public baths, now serving as a kindergarten.

L

Halles

A 17th-century covered market hall built on the site of a former church to facilitate local trade.

M

Lycée de garçons

A historic educational institution housed in a 19th-century building with significant regional architectural features.

N

Groupe scolaire Jean Jaurès

An early 20th-century school complex recognized for its civic architecture and regional heritage status.

O

Maison Courtial

A notable 18th-century private residence representative of the city's urban development during the Enlightenment.

P

Église Saint-Vincent

A Languedoc Gothic church from the 14th century featuring a wide nave and a bell tower with panoramic views.

Q

Hôtel de Rolland (s.XVIII)

An elegant 18th-century private mansion that currently serves as the Carcassonne Town Hall.

R

Pont-Vieux

A medieval stone bridge spanning the Aude river, providing a pedestrian route between the lower town and the fortified Cité.