HOTEL DU PONT VIEUX, Carcassonne – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodations
Hotel Du Pont Vieux offers 19 air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs (TNT, Canal+, sports and cinema channels), Chromecast, and free WiFi. Rooms feature private bathrooms with rainfall showers or baths, hairdryers, and magnifying mirrors. Family rooms accommodate up to 5 people with a double bed and two single beds. Rooms 19 and 20 provide views of the medieval city. All rooms include Nespresso machines and key-card entry.
Dining & Breakfast
The buffet breakfast includes homemade cake and jam, local cheese, bread, pastries, yogurt, seasonal fruit, cereal, and boiled eggs. Breakfast is served on the flowered terrace during good weather. Price: €12 for adults, €6 for children under 12. Picnic baskets are available for €9 per person.
Hotel Facilities & Location
Set on a quiet street between the medieval city and La Bastide, the hotel features a large internal courtyard with plants, comfy chairs, and umbrellas. A third-floor terrace offers views of the citadel and serves as a bar in summer. The hotel is a 10-minute walk to the citadel and 15-minute walk to the new town center. Free public parking is available on Trivalle Street, Place Gaston Jourdanne, and Place de la Barbacanne. Garage parking costs €8-€12 per car.
Services & Activities
Owners Catherine and Jean-Michel provide tourist and gastronomic advice. The hotel offers bike storage, repair kits, electrical outlets for e-bikes, and luggage transfer service (book with Bagafrance). Reception hours: 7:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Check-in from 3:00 PM, check-out until 11:00 AM. Staff speaks French, English, and Spanish.
Local Attractions & Access
The hotel is 10 km from Salvaza Airport. Nearby landmarks include La Cite Medievale (0.5 km), Chateau Comtal (0.5 km), and Cathar Castles (0.5 km). From the A61 motorway, take exit N°24 to D6/N113 toward city center, pass under Pont Neuf and Pont Vieux. The hotel is labeled 'Accueil Vélo' and is near Canal du Midi.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Beach umbrellas
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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