Hotel de la Cité Carcassonne-MGallery
Carcassonne, France
Place Auguste Pierre Pont, Carcassonne, France, 11000
Original Property Opened in 1909
Historic Hotels Worldwide member since 2018
Built into the hallowed walls of Carcassonne, Hotel de la Cité Carcassonne-MGallery was once a medieval church. But in the early 20th century, two entrepreneurs decided to transform the structure into a luxurious boutique hotel. The hotel’s continued success is in large part due to the Pujol family, who have managed the site since 2010. Together, the Pujol family and Sofitel are honored to share this hotel with Carcassonne’s visitors. Hotel de la Cité Carcassonne-MGallery resides within Carcassonne, an ancient walled city nestled within France’s majestic Occitanie region. Overlooking the entire community, the hotel resides between the storied Eglise Saint-Nazaire and the impressive Château Comtal. This area is now a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, which attracts thousands of visitors each year. Guests can easily explore Carcassonne from the Hotel de la Cité Carcassonne-MGallery, as many of the city’s wonderful historical landmarks are just a few meters beyond the hotel’s front door. The surrounding foothills of the Pyrenees possess even more cultural attractions, such as beautiful vineyards, pastoral hamlets, and archaic castles. Come reserve a room at the Hôtel de la Cité today and witness the majesty of the area’s venerable heritage.
Discover
- Discover the amazing accommodations at the Hotel de la Cité Carcassonne-MGallery. Many illustrious guests have stayed at this amazing historic hotel over the years, including Winston Churchill, Princess Grace of Monaco, and Johnny Depp.
- Admire the ancient historical architecture of this remarkable historic hotel. Set within an ancient fortress city, Hotel de la Cité Carcassonne-MGallery originally served as a medieval church.
- Gaze out onto the famous walled city of Carcassonne from the Hotel de la Cité Carcassonne-MGallery. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this fascinating historic settlement has housed the likes of the Romans, the Visigoths, and Christian Crusaders.
Explore
- Explore Château Comtal mere steps away. The center of this spectacular medieval citadel, the Château Comtal has dominated Carcassonne’s skyline for centuries. Its 52 distinctive towers now serve as iconic landmarks for the city.
- See the Église Saint-Nazaire. Although the Église Saint-Nazaire recently became a minor basilica in the late 1890s, its origins date back to the early 10th century. Still an active place of worship, the Église Saint-Nazaire serves as a wonderful example of Gothic-style architecture.
- Visit the Porte Narbonnaise. This iconic historical structure is the main gateway that leads into the heart of the Cité Médiévale of Carcassonne. The Porte Narbonnaise is a great place to start exploring the city’s ancient fortified walls, which are part of the area’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Experience
- Experience remarkable exhibits of the Musée de l'École. Located within Carcassonne’s Cité Médiévale, this fascinating cultural institution features artifacts that chronicle the history of French schools from 1880 to 1960.
- Enjoy a thrilling performance at the Théâtre Jean-Deschamps. Founded in 1908, this spectacular outdoor theatre is named in honor of French actor and director Jean Deschamps. It resides on the site of a former church cloister.
- Stroll through the nearby Musée des Beaux-Arts de Carcassonne. This quaint fine arts museum in the center of Carcassonne specializes in displaying paintings and ceramics from the 17th century to the present.
Taste
- Savor a delicious Occitan dish known as Tielle when out exploring the region. Tielle is a delicious pie consisting of octopus and tomato. No trip to the area is ever complete without tasting this amazing meal.
- Taste some cassoulet, which is another beloved Occitan meal. Served all over the region, this delectable dish is a brilliant white bean and meat stew. Legend has it that the first cassoulet appeared during the Hundred Years War.
- Enjoy oeufs cocotte. This simple yet delicious meal is a fantastic way to start the day. It features a couple of eggs baked within a few ramekin dishes. While oeufs cocotte can be found all over France, it is prepared with special savory oils throughout the Occitanie.
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