The Hôtel de la Cité is the only 4 star property in Carcassonne's medieval citadel- the largest in Europe, a World Cultural Heritage site- and affords breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside and the Pyrenees mountain range.

The hotel's unique location is the ideal starting-point for a discovery trip of the Cathar castles, wine-tasting excursions into the increasingly popular Corbières and Minervois vineyards or a barge trip on the Canal du Midi.

The hotel was recently renovated and features 61 individually appointed rooms and suites, an outdoor heated pool, a gourmet restaurant with a striking neo-gothic decor mentioned by all major gastronomic guides, and private cellars for dining in style.

We have specialised staff who will assist you in all the preparations, through our Pre-Event Consultation Services. This includes all arrangements and personalisation you could possibly dream of. For instance, we will arrange to have your guests' luggage delivered directly from the airport to their rooms, whilst they travel in style to the hotel in one of our limousines. Some suggested highlights for your Ultimate Takeover follow.

• Medieval Banquet/Feast at the Hotel de la Cité. You will find in your room real medieval costumes to wear that evening at dinner. Everyone meets in the bar, where a glass of Hypocras, a typical medieval drink, will be served as an aperitif, while fire-eaters, jugglers, acrobats, troubadours, magicians, medieval singers will entertain you. 
• Private cooking courses given by our Chef.
• Private painting courses given by a local painter.
• A leisurely barge trip on the 17th century Canal du Midi, followed by lunch on the banks of the Canal or a Champagne cocktail on board. 
• Commented visit of a local winery with tastings and/or lunch in a nearby country inn. Possibility of purchasing vintage wines directly from the winery.
• Helicopter or hot air balloon tour of the magnificent Cathar castles.
• Private Gregorian concert in the Abbey of Fontfroide followed by dinner in the Cloisters of the Abbey. 
• Participate in a real medieval jousting tournament.
• Organize a Robin Hood treasure hunt.
• Collioure - the most beautiful fishing village in France, where famous painters, sculptors and other artists have lived. Visit the village and its art galleries, have lunch on the port. On the way back, stop in Céret to visit the Museum of Contemporary Art.
• Tax free shopping in Andorra.
• An evening out at the Casino in Alet-les Bains.
• Visit of the Cité de l'Espace in Toulouse (Europe's Space Agency Center) and the Airbus assembly line where the new revolutionary aircraft A3XX will be built.
• Visit the city of Albi, north of Toulouse, where the painter Toulouse-Lautrec was born. Visit the Museum and its impressive Cathedral and go on to visit the tiny picturesque medieval village of Cordes sur Ciel, only 20 minutes away from Albi.
• Visit the Dali Museum in Figueras, Spain and have lunch in one of the typical restaurants.
• Golf: an 18-hole golf course, located 1.5 miles from the Hotel de la Cité.
• Tennis, horseback-riding and other sports are available nearby.
• Sporting activities such as 4-wheel drive, rallies, biking, kayak or skiing in Andorra.
• A day out in the natural spas located 1 hour from Carcassonne.