Either pre or post your cruise on the Canal du Midi with The Alouette, why not stay at the Hôtel de la Cité, an Orient-Express Hotel nestling in the ramparts of the spectacular medieval city of Carcassonne.

The hotel has 61 rooms and suites and is renowned for its cuisine with its main La Barbacane restaurant boasting a Michelin star. 

We recommend a stay of two nights with a full day of further exploration of this beautiful region included.

As befits a hotel of such unique character, each of the 40 guestrooms and 21 Suites and Junior Suites at Hôtel de la Cité are individually furnished and decorated with more than a dash of aristocratic style.  Traditional style is of course matched by modern comfort, and all rooms feature the most up-to-date facilities.

The price for our recommended stay of 2 nights is from US$975 per person, based on two sharing.

You can also combine your stay at Hôtel de la Cité with a full day excursion, a picnic lunch, and more...