La Bastide Saint-Louis

La Bastide Saint-Louis is a neighborhood in Carcassonne organized in a geometric layout centered around a main square. Broad streets lined with private residences, religious buildings, and public facilities of different periods radiate outward from this core.

The neighborhood was founded in 1247 under King Louis IX as a new settlement on the left bank of the Aude River. Its planned grid layout reflects the deliberate urban design strategies of the medieval period.

The neighborhood draws visitors through its museums and churches that remain active gathering spaces for the community. These sites show how the district has served as a center where people engage with art, faith, and local heritage.

The neighborhood is best explored on foot since the streets are pedestrian-friendly and attractions are closely spaced throughout the area. Those arriving by car will find underground parking facilities available at different locations around the district.

A small museum in the neighborhood documents the history of textile production and how wool from Merino sheep was processed locally. This craft heritage reveals an often-overlooked chapter of how the city's economy developed.

Location: Carcassonne

Address: La Bastide Saint-Louis, 11000 Carcassonne, France

GPS coordinates: 43.21348,2.35112

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:10