Camping de la Cite, 11000 Carcassonne, Tel
0468100100
Camping de la Cite is a large nice quality campsite situated in
a semi urban environment on the outskirts of Carcassonne. The site roads
are wide and offer good access to all pitches. As well as tourist
pitches there are a fair few mobile homes but these are in their own
areas. There are around 120 touring pitches for caravans and motorhomes
with access to electricity plus about 48 with no electricity. The
majority of pitches are enclosed by hedges although on one part of the
site the pitches are more open. They are arranged around the site access
road and behind are some more pitches in some cul de sacs. Whilst access
is a little more difficult to these pitches they are large enough to
allow you to get your outfit into place. The general size of pitches is
quite generous to large. Although they started out as grass pitches by
the end of the summer they end up being baked earth which is firm but
can be dusty. There is also a fairly large informal tent area in
addition with picnic tables. Electric points are rated at a useful
10amps. You will find a mix of continental 2 pin plugs as well as some
CEE17 blue connectors. There are a few water points dotted around the
site but the only dedicated grey water waste disposal is at the
motorhome service point. Likewise the only chemical emptying point is in
the same place, so a long way from some pitches. The motorhome service
point is one of the best I have ever seen with room for two vehicles at
a time. There are three toilet blocks around the site all of a very good
standard. They contain English style seat less pedestal toilets. Toilet
paper is provided but outside the cubicles!!! All toilet blocks are
unisex. Reception, where good English is spoken, has a variety of local
information plus maps and local products for sale. The booking in
process is different to many sites I have encountered in France. Payment
on arrival is required although you can always add extra days. They also
require your passport which they scan for the entry/exit card. They
seemed happy to use my Driver’s Licence, it seems it’s the photograph
they need. CCI or ACSI ID cards are not accepted. Across from Reception
is a shop/bar/restaurant with covered terrace which serves a basic menu
to about the end of September. Alongside the terrace is a nice swimming
pool and lounging area. For children there is a playground and also a
fenced ball game area. The site offers free WiFi although it works
better the nearer to reception you are. We were about half way into the
site and we found it a bit on the slow side, just as well it was free!!
Camping de la Cite is a busy campsite with customers arriving every day
even out of the main season. However we found it reasonably peaceful
here, certainly during the week. At weekend many of the locals use the
footpaths that border the campsite so inevitably there is a little noise
from this but it is not excessive. Ryan Air fly into Carcassonne so you
do get the occasional roar of an airplane at take- off time but there
are only a few services every day.
The beauty of this campsite is that it is within walking
distance, along a traffic free path along the river, of the old Medieval
City as well as the modern equivalent. We timed our walk back from the
old City at 30 minutes, the fitter amongst you will manage it in less.
The not so fit need to be aware that it is quite a steep climb up to the
old City including steps and ramps and for easier access you might want
to walk further around.
