Bastide Saint Louis

In the modern lower city, Bastide Saint Louis, there is a popular market for clothing on boulevard Barbès. Nearby, rue Georges Clémenceau and rue de Verdun are the major streets for shopping with a vast array of retailers, bookshops with rare or sold-out editions, shoes, cosmetics and perfume. On Place Carnot, the colourful market, with a mouth-watering selection of local delicacies is definitely worth a visit.

• Address:

  Bastide Saint Louis, Carcassonne

Chaussea

Whatever your style in footwear is, you will for sure find it in Chaussea. Here they offer a wide selection of shoes for men, women and children. With the latest collection, the staff are happy to help you to find the perfect shoes whether you need sneakers, boots, heels or dress shoes.

• Web:

  www.chaussea.com

• Address:

  Lieu dit, Carcassonne

• Phone:

  +33 4 68 71 63 15

• More info:

  Parc d'Activités Commerciales

Cité

Shopping in the walled Cité is more authentic, although most of the shops are dedicated to tourists. There are a large number of tiny stores, boutiques and craftsmen. All kinds of souvenirs can be bought such as original clothes in wool, old maps, or gift items like antiques and local art or crafts. Knives, swords and other medieval weapons are also found in speciality shops. You will find excellent souvenirs and toys for the kids! There are a couple of good souvenir shops at the junction of rue Cros-Mayrevieille and rue Saint Sernin. For genuine articles, try the “Antiquities,” at the bottom of the rue Porte d’Aude. It is the oldest and most reliable shop for antiques.

• Address:

  Cité, Carcassonne

Jeff de Bruges

The story of Jeff de Bruges’ chocolate started in the Belgian town Bruges. If you love chocolate, you might have to give these chocolates a go. The cute and stylish shop in Carcassonne offers a lot of nice treats and you will certainly not leave the store empty handed.

• Web:

  www.jeff-de-bruges.com

• Address:

  64-66 rue Georges Clémenceau, Carcassonne

• Phone:

  +33 4 68 10 43 90

La Ferme

For all the foodies, when in Carcassonne, La Ferme is an excellent upmarket deli to visit. With over 6,000 gourmet products and gifts to choose from, you will for sure find something that will suite your taste.

• Web:

  www.laferme-carcassonne.fr

• E-mail:

  epicerie@laferme-carcassonne.fr

• Address:

  55 rue de Verdun, Carcassonne

• Phone:

  +33 4 68 25 02 15

Les Halles

Everything you will need when it comes to food, you will find it in this food hall, which is housed in a beautiful building, built in 1768. Stalls offering fresh produce from the region everything from high quality cheese to fresh vegetables, bakery goods, fruits, meats and fish.

• Address:

  Place Eggenfelden, Carcassonne