Means of transport Aude

Carcassonne airport operates 4 scheduled flights to Brussels, London, Manchester and Dublin, and 6 summer flights to Porto, Cagliari, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Cork, Bournemouth and Tangiers (new) operated by Ryanair. The airport, which has been equipped with a walkway allowing direct access to aircraft, is also open to national traffic and private aircraft. Shuttles await you at the airport's main exit, providing the link to Carcassonne center.

To get around by public transport, visitors can use Linebus, a bus and coach company. Linebus is located at Domaine Saint-Charles, Boulevard du Docteur Léon Augé. Linebus offers tourist transport services by coach. Other similar companies can also be found nearby, such as Kéolis Aude, Capdeville SARL, Autocars Grv and Bus Occitan. These companies also offer public transport services in the Narbonne area.

Narbonne station, opened in 1857, is in the neo-Louis XIII style. During excavation work for its foundations in 1856, a white marble statue was discovered: the Silenus. This Gallo-Roman work symbolizes the adoptive father and tutor of the god Dionysus, the cheerful Silenus, who taught him how to cultivate vines and taste good wine. A copy is on display in the station concourse. The station is the departure point for the Narbonne - Port-Bou line to Spain. Served by bus, it is less than a kilometer from the town center and cathedral.

If all roads lead to Rome, then all trains lead (or almost all) to Carcassonne! Although the journey from Paris is not direct, you'll be delighted to pass through Narbonne, Montpellier or Toulouse, other charming regional capitals. As far as fares are concerned, it goes without saying that the earlier you book, the less you'll pay. The well-stocked Relais H opens at 8 a.m. weekdays (a little later at weekends), so you can stock up on magazines and sweets...

Les Toucs, 100% electric shuttles, criss-cross the city center in summer. It's very easy to use: a simple wave of the hand is enough to stop it. Fast, available, free and without reservation, the Touc is a great service. Just tell the driver your destination and the shuttle will be on its way, even if you're alone on board. The drivers pay particular attention to users, and are back in touch with the notion of public service.

Please note: This service runs from early June to late September, except Sundays, Mondays and public holidays.

The charming little marina of Trèbes, on the Canal du Midi, is located opposite the tourist office. Mooring is free, water is provided by the town hall, and electricity is charged by the Boat. The port is just a stone's throw from the town center and the Carcassonne bus stop.

For information: from Trèbes, bus route no. 10 is a regular service to Carcassonne every day except Sundays and public holidays.

Narbonne's river port is located on the Canal de la Robine, the essential artery that keeps this ancient Roman city moving. The Robine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, welcomes yachtsmen all year round on 2.5 kilometers of 4 quays: the Quai Central (Quai des Barques), located in the heart of the historic city and reserved for temporary stopovers, the Quai Vallière, the Quai d'Alsace and the Quai de l'Escoute. The Capitainerie offices are located in the Lavoir parking lot, near the Charité locks.

Modulauto is a car-sharing service. The concept is simple: the Modulauto magnetic card, provided when you subscribe to the service, gives you access to a fleet of vehicles available 24 hours a day. They range from small city cars to family cars, including utility vehicles. It is simple, practical and financially interesting.

Located in the Petit Bassin, near the heart of town, this Blue Flag and Tourisme & Handicap-certified marina offers a wide range of services on the quayside and in the river office. Logistical services and water, electricity and Wi-Fi connections for pleasure boats. You'll also find a laundry and bike drop-off area, and much more besides: a resource area with cycle-touring maps for trips on the Canal du Midi.

Daily connections via the Nîmes - Clermont-Ferrand - Paris line.

Allô Taxi Carcassonne is a group of 14 craftsmen, at your disposal 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. ATC is the assurance of a fast, safe, comfortable and punctual service, thanks to an available and serious team spread over a fleet of 14 air-conditioned vehicles, in sedan, station wagon or minivan, which can accommodate from 4 to 6 passengers. The 4 stations are located in the Cité, at the airport, or at two sites 100 m from the station, and can be booked in advance or direct, depending on your needs. For more information, please visit their website.

Citibus is the urban network of the Côte du Midi. Practical and reliable, it includes five bus lines (A, B, C, D, E) and two free shuttles (Citadine I and II) that serve all of Narbonne's districts. Citibus is also a network of twenty or so suburban lines that connect the towns and villages of the agglomeration. During the summer, a specific network is set up to reach the coast. Registration by SMS, transport on demand, mobile application, online store...

Port Leucate offers a pedestrian-friendly seafront facing the Mediterranean. Visitors can enjoy safe family outings by bike, skateboard or on foot in an idyllic setting. The town also offers a wide range of activities, including Les Rizières, an aquatic area with lawns facing the sea, Le Ponton overlooking the sea, Le Miroir d'Eau offering a view of the Mediterranean, and Le Kyklos, a Barcelona-inspired promenade. In the evening, visitors can enjoy meals facing the sea, on the quayside or directly on the beach, with a variety of dishes ranging from tapas to typical dishes to moules frites. Port Leucate can be reached by train from the Leucate-la Franqui station, by plane from Perpignan-Rivesaltes airport, or by car via the A9 freeway.

These lines weave a beautiful web all over the region, they allow access to most of Occitania's tourist sites at a lower cost. For tickets, there is no shortage of points of sale: Internet site, newsagents, tobacconists, on board... Lio's digital platform will keep you informed of any changes to routes or schedules.

Located in the Aude for 20 years, this company specialises in urban sign and furniture.

This company is also present in Narbonne.

With more than 30 years of experience, Les Canalous offers you tailor-made vacations on the water. With family or friends, 2 or 12 people, for a weekend or a week, you will find in their vast fleet the boat that fits your desires. And you don't need to be an experienced pilot, nor a license, just a few explanations are enough... Homps is one of the Canalous rental bases. From Homps, program your cruise on the Canal du Midi.

The port of Leucate is one of the largest European marinas in the Mediterranean. It has had the "Blue Flag" label since 1990 because of the care taken to protect its natural environment. In concrete terms, it has 1,200 moorings divided into three basins and a marina in the naturist village. Bordered by a large beach, it is an irresistible tourist stop and a stopover. As a bonus, it is possible to buy fresh fish directly at the arrival of the boats at the Quai des Pêcheurs, on the side of the central basin.

An old fishing village, Les Cabanes de Fleury was once made up of modest reed huts, typical of 19th century Aude coastal villages. Nowadays, this pretty seaside resort is a pleasant stop for families, walkers and photographers. Its beautiful wild beach, where naturism is allowed on a part, extends to Saint-Pierre. It is also a dream haven for yachtsmen, who can count on the pontoons of the port, located one mile (1.6 km) from the mouth of the Aude, with its 230 moorings all year round, plus 80 in summer.

The Blablacar Bus coaches allow you to travel around the region at a lower cost. In total, 17 routes are available from Narbonne and 22 routes stop there. Among them: Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, Grenoble, Lyon, Montpellier, Turin, etc.