Carmelite Church

This church was built at the very heart of the Bastide during the 13th century, in 1297 to be exact. Like most of the town’s churches, it sports a Southern French Gothic style, with a single nave bordered by ten chapels. While not as grand as the Saint-Vincent church or the Saint-Michel cathedral, it stands as a stunning relic of the former Carmelite convent. In fact, it features 19th-century mural paintings by the disciple of Viollet-le-Duc, the architect who restored the entire city around the same time. This charming church is a must-see for any visitor to Carcassonne!