Église Saint-Vincent
Église Saint-Vincent de Carcassonne
A southern Gothic church in the Lower Town. In summer you can climb the 232 steps of the bell tower for panoramic views of the Lower Town and the distant old city.
Église Saint-Vincent was built in the 13th–14th centuries, and its nave is about 20 m wide, making it one of the widest Gothic naves in southern France. The bell tower, about 54 m tall, houses a carillon. Climbing it is open in summer (about 232 steps, small fee). From the top, you can see both the grid-patterned Lower Town and the Carcassonne castle on the hill across the river, making it a great spot for photographing the old city from afar. The church is free to enter and lies about a 5-minute walk northwest of Place Carnot.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00 (bell tower open in summer)
Nearby sights
- Canal du Midi (Port of Carcassonne)
- Bastide Saint-Louis
- Cathédrale Saint-Michel de Carcassonne
- Pont Vieux
- Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus
- Château Comtal
- Les Lices
- Cité de Carcassonne