Holidays in Aude with your dog, Carcassonne and Cathar castles
Do you want to go to Aude for your next vacation with your dog? Discover Carcassonne with your dog as well as the Cathar castles accessible to dogs.
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Hello Wouafer's!
I meet you to make you discover a dog-friendly destination that I validate 100%! Let's talk little but let's talk dog: I'll take you to discover the Aude with your dog! And we are going to start this Aude walk with a must-see of French medieval heritage: the city of Carcassonne! Can you visit Carcassonne with your dog?
In this article, you will discover emblematic places that welcome your dog with pleasure! Medieval city, Cathar castles, museums, accommodation, hikes, I'll explain everything there is to do with your dog in Aude and Carcassonne! If you do not yet know Carcassonne, you will be amazed and your dog too.
A few weeks ago, I discovered the Cathar castles with my dog and I really enjoyed it. For months, I had been seeing comments from Wouafer's on a walk in this area and it made me really want to explore the Cathar country with my dog. The landscapes are magnificent !
So let's go for a 100% dog-friendly holiday that will make you discover this superb region and full of new horizons! On the way to Aude with all your family and your dog! On the way to the south of France and the sun.
Where to sleep in Carcassonne with your dog?
Before setting off to explore the Aude, its Cathar castles or the city of Carcassonne with your dog, you need to find accommodation that welcomes your pet. Where to stay with your dog?
Hotels, residences, campsites, guest houses, castles and so on… It is sure that you will find what you are looking for for your trip to Aude with your dog! I have put together a selection of accommodations that are validated by the Wouafer's and even for some, QUALIDOG labeled ! So all you have to do is choose which one will suit you best with doggie.
20 minutes from Carcassonne, you can stay in the Campsite L'escale Occitane, located at Alzonne. This is a small campsite that is worth the detour! The manager has decided to give pride of place to the dogs of her customers and to welcome them like kings! Toutoubar, canidouche and even an aquatoutou (planned for summer 2022) await you for a holiday with your dog. On site, there are wide open spaces and a river, that's all you need for your dog to have a great stay too!
Also 20 minutes from Carcassonne, Musher and Sophie's favorite! The lodges of Domaine Bibaud ! 2 cottages that welcome you like kings with their dog! The doggies also have their own swimming pool, no jealousy!
A super welcoming hotel for your dog, what do you think? So I invite you to discover theHôtel de la Cité directly in the city of Carcassonne. A magnificent setting with medieval architecture that will charm you. If you have decided to visit the medieval city with your dog, it's ideal! The little attentions of this accommodation will delight your loulou. Bowl, carpet and treats will welcome him directly into your room! And that we love at EmmèneTonChien.com!
Still in Carcassonne, discover theHotel Best Western Le Donjon. When making your reservation, remember to let us know that you are coming with your dog, so that we can reserve a larger and more suitable room for you so that your whole family feels good during their stay in Carcassonne. Everything is done to make your dog feel comfortable, comfortable and welcomed. Bowl and carpet will be made available in your room so that your dog feels directly at home!
The Mercure Carcassonne La Cité Hotel welcomes dogs with pleasure and is located in the heart of the city of Carcassonne. Your dog will be able to enjoy the garden, the terrace, the restaurant and even the bar because your doggie also has the right to enjoy his Dogktail and his holidays! A benevolent and dog-friendly welcome, what better way to make the most of your stay in Aude with your dog?!
If you are looking for a large group accommodation that can accommodate you with family or friends, then we have a sumptuous address: The box of the city in Carcassonne, you will stay 200 meters from the ramparts of the city of Carcassonne for an absolutely unforgettable experience! 2 dogs are allowed in this large gîte and bowls and mattresses are even available for your beloved 4-legged friend.
Besides, if you want to go on holiday serenely, here is 10 tips for going on vacation with your dog on equipment, health, transport, insurance and many others so that your holidays with your dog go smoothly!
Visit Carcassonne with your dog
If you like visiting castles, Aude and its Cathar castles will please you! After having discovered Carcassonne with your dog, you will have to discover these citadels perched at the top of the mountains. What could be better than being able to visit castles with your dog? He too has the right to learn history!
But before leaving to discover these castles, let's discover together the Medieval City of Carcassonne! You will be able to visit the Cité de Carcassonne with your dog. He is welcome in the Medieval City, in the courtyard of the castle, the well and the lists. However, it will be necessary to respect certain areas where doggie will not be able to access such as the Comtal castle and the ramparts. Your dog must be kept on a leash to fully discover the city and category 1 and 2 dogs are also allowed if they are wearing their muzzle. A truly dog-friendly activity to share with your dog!
Moreover, if you wish to visit the city of Carcassonne aboard his little train, it's possible ! Your dog is welcome on this train where the departure is at the Porte Narbonnaise. What a way to spend a pleasant visit to Carcassonne with your dog and learn more about its history!
In Carcassone, it is quite possible to visit the Inquisition Museum with your dog! Dogs are allowed regardless of their size, worn or not.
15min from the medieval city of Carcassonne, Lake Cavayere is accessible with your dog! It's perfect for a refreshing summer break. I visited Carcassonne on a hot spring day and I can tell you that sheltered behind the ramparts it heats up viiite. You can walk for about 1h30 with doggie! And if the tour of the lake has made you tired, a small snack bar to eat is available and their welcome is 100% dog-friendly! Top not?
If you like commented cruises, I invite you to discover The Cocagne. It is a boat trip that will allow you to learn more about Carcassonne and to visit this city in a new way! Your dog is welcome to take part in this guided tour! And if you like boat trips, departing from the Port of Carcassonne on the Canal du Midi, discover Hélios and Lou Gabaret boats ! You will have fun with your dog!
To continue on a good momentum, why not go get lost in the small streets of Carcassonne, just to become real Carcassonne? To finish and reward your efforts, I advise you to go and enjoy a good meal with your dog at The Brewery Le Donjon ! This restaurant is located in the heart of the medieval city of Carcassonne. Then, what would a visit to Carcassonne be without the emblematic dish of this city? At your forks to enjoy a good cassoulet from Languedoc!
If you want to treat yourself to a 100% dog-friendly gourmet restaurant, you can go to the restaurant The Viscount with your dog! Your taste buds will remember it for sure! Quality and seasonal products, which will charm you and make you want to come back to Carcassonne. 😉
The last restaurant that I suggest to you is The Barbican, gourmet restaurant, still in the heart of the medieval city of Carcassonne. Your dog will be as welcome as you and he will even be entitled to his water bowl! In addition, if the weather is nice, you can enjoy your meal on the terrace which will offer you a breathtaking view of the ramparts of the city of Carcassonne! You will love !
If you still want an activity to do with your dog, I suggest you visit the Giant Chasm of Cabrespine ! It is 30 minutes from Carcassonne and it is worth the detour! Your dog will be welcome for this visit to the Aude. You can therefore take part in the visit to the cave if your dog is on a leash.
The last activity that I suggest you do with your dog around Carcassonne is thea Cave of Limousis. This tour is accessible to small dogs who can be carried in your arms. But if you have a big dog, it doesn't matter! The staff at the Grotte de Limousis suggest you keep large dogs outside the cave with a bowl of water available!
The Cathar castles to visit with your dog
The first castle that I suggest you discover is located at Saissac, a town in the Aude department 30 minutes from Carcassonne. So here is the Saissac castle ! You can enjoy a pleasant walk around this castle if your dog is kept on a leash. If your dog is not used to accompanying you on your visits to monuments, it is essential to prepare this visit with your dog! And if you don't yet know how to make doggy feel comfortable in his pads during the visit, discover this article: Visiting a tourist site with your dog.
Still in the Aude department, follow me to Chalabre where there is a pretty castle just waiting to be visited with your dog! Chalabre Castle is a dog-friendly activity that will accommodate your dog, whatever its size! Nice visit and nice welcome? Let's go to become a hairy knight!
See also Peyrepertuse Castle the remains of which can be found at Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse in the Aude. It is a majestic site from where you will have a 360°C view of the sea on one side and the Pyrenees on the other. I discovered the Château de Peyrpertuse last winter: we really enjoyed ourselves! So many stories have happened here… This Cathar castle accepts your dog, the only condition is that your dog must be kept on a leash. In summer, you can take part in falconry shows but put yourself a little aside with your dog so as not to disturb the birds!
At the foot of the castle, there is a magnificent place: the Moulin de la Ribaute. This site located in the Gorges du Verdouble is sublime and perfect for a little refreshment, but beware it is a well-known site which is crowded in the summer… to be avoided with your dog. But out of season, it can be a very pleasant place.
The department of Aude offers many castles to visit and to continue in these visits, discover the Château de Queribus ! Old ruined fortified castle located in Cuckoo, you can visit it with your dog without worry! You will enjoy an unobstructed view of a rocky peak and to be sure of the safety of your dog, it will absolutely have to be kept on a leash! Prevention is better than cure !
20 minutes from Carcassonne you can discover the town of Lastours where hide 4 castles in ruins. To access the Castles of Lastours, you will have to hike a bit! Your dog can accompany you if he is kept on a leash, regardless of his size! It's not a very physical hike so go visit these castles and enjoy a nice walk with your dog!
If you like the Aude department and castles, I suggest you go to the coast to visit the ruins of Castle of Leucate. A beautiful walk with your dog which will allow you to reach a high point and will offer you a very beautiful landscape! And on the coast, the also suggests that you gain height by surveying the ruins of the castle of Gruissan! You will enjoy it there too. You can discover the salt marshes of Gruissan (not accessible to visiting dogs).
Where to eat with your dog in Carcassonne and its surroundings?
If I left you unsatisfied above and you want to discover dog-friendly restaurants around Carcassonne, here is a small selection for the greatest pleasure of your taste buds and your dog! Because tasting local specialties is also pleasant during a stay, doing it with your dog is even better! To help you find the restaurant that suits you best for an outing with doggie, here is a list of some restaurants:
– The 7th Sin to Brousses-et-Villaret in the Aude, welcomes dogs of all sizes
– At the capture of Alzeau at Lacombe in the Aude, dogs are allowed on the terrace, you will discover traditional cuisine with regional products! A walk will be accessible to you on the edge of a forest
– Club 620 at Fontiers-Cabardes in the Aude, dogs are accepted in this family restaurant, a musical bar will charm you!
– The Table of Orélise in Cuxac-Cabardes in the Aude, dogs are accepted in this restaurant! A hotel-restaurant to enjoy traditional and semi-gastronomic cuisine!
Going to a restaurant with your dog is great, but you still need to know some information so that everything goes perfectly, for him, for you, for the other customers. So to help you prepare for this new outing with doggie I let you take a look at this article which will help you Go to a restaurant with your dog !
It's time for me to close this article… I hope it will make you want to go to Carcassonne and discover the Aude! This department is rich in landscapes and 100% dog-friendly activities! Carcassonne and its surroundings welcome your dog with pleasure and allow you to spend an excellent stay with him to fully enjoy and with serenity! With Musher we love going on vacation in departments like that because we are always sure to have an incredible time! Hiking, swimming, visits, castles, the Aude offers you a diverse setting that will charm your doggie! So want to discover the Aude?
Good day the Wouafer's and see you soon!