France: Hiking in the Land of the Cathars

Lodging

Listed below are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.

Hotel de La Cite

Carcassonne, France
Day 1 (1 night)

A stay in the Hotel de La Cité puts you right inside the ancient city walls of Carcassonne, between the Basilica and the Castle. After a day of ...

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Hotels in Cucugnan

Cucugnan, France
Days 2 to 3 (2 nights)

Because the best accommodations in Cucugnan are not large, we will be housed in two small hotels close to each other.

La Tourette
Auberge de Vigneron

Hostellerie du Grand Duc

Gincla, France
Day 4 (1 night)

A family-run hotel with a delightful restaurant, the Hostellerie has comfortable rooms overlooking a garden and the peaceful setting of a small ...

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Chateau des Ducs de Joyeuse

Couiza, France
Days 5 to 6 (2 nights)

Part of an ancient castle on the banks of the Aude River in the village of Couiza, this atmospheric hotel is full of charm, with thick stone walls ...

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Hotels in Mirepoix

Mirepoix, France
Day 7 (1 night)

Because the best accommodations in Mirepoix are not large, we will be housed in two small hotels close to each other.

Maison des Consuls
Relais de Mirepoix

Auberge La Barguillere

Saint Pierre de Riviere, France
Days 8 to 9 (2 nights)

Set in a quiet village a few minutes from Foix, Auberge La Barguillere is full of character, with comfortable rooms, a welcoming atmosphere, ...

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