Pont Vieux
Pont-Vieux
A 14th-century stone arch bridge linking the Lower Town and the old city. It is the best vantage point for photographing the castle's reflection and night views.
The Pont Vieux was built in the 14th century and spans the Aude River. It is about 210 m long with 12 stone arches, and it was once the only link between the Lower Town and the old city. It is now a pedestrian bridge and lies within the buffer zone of the World Heritage site. From the bridge and the grassy riverbank, you face the city walls and towers on the hill. It is best at dusk and at night, when the castle is illuminated. Free, open all day. It is about a 10-minute walk from Place Carnot to the bridgehead, and after crossing, a 15-minute climb up the slope takes you into the old city.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Château Comtal
- Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus
- Cité de Carcassonne
- Les Lices
- Bastide Saint-Louis
- Cathédrale Saint-Michel de Carcassonne
- Porte Narbonnaise
- Église Saint-Vincent