Aeroport de Carcassonne-Salvaza - Airport

Carcassonne is served by an international airport, “Aeroport de Carcassonne-Salvaza”, located 2 kilometres west of the city. The cheapest and fastest way to get into town is the shuttle service. Shuttles run according to flight schedules, departure is every 30 minutes after each flight arrival and take you to the city centre, train station and the Cité. Tickets can be bought on the buss and is valid over the entire urban network for one hour. If you rather take a taxi, the cost from the airport to Carcassonne town centre is normally cheaper than a taxi to the Cité. Carcassonne Taxis +33 4 68 71 50 50

• Web:

  www.aeroport-carcassonne.com

• Address:

  Aeroport de Carcassonne-Salvaza, Route de Montréal, Carcassonne

Taxi

You can either book a taxi by phone or go to one of the taxi stands which can be found outside the railway station, in the medieval city or in the town centre. One taxi company is Allo Carcassonne Taxi and they are available 24/7:

• Web:

  www.taxis-carcassonne.fr

• Address:

  Carcassonne

• Phone:

  +33 468 715 050

Bike

A good way to see the city and the rural surroundings is by renting a bike. Just be aware that the area is hilly. One of the well-reviewed and centrally located companies that provide bike rentals is Alter-ride.

• Web:

  www.tourism-carcassonne.co.uk/se-deplacer-se-garer-english/rent-a-bike

• Address:

  16 Rue Courtejaire, Carcassonne

Buses and Shuttles

The “Aglo’Bus” runs an efficient network of public buses and shuttles. Network of 11 bus routes are serving the city and the surrounding areas. You can purchase tickets on board or at the company hub (Halte Centrale/Parking du Dôme on Square Gambetta). Do not forget to validate your ticket when you enter the vehicle. There are travel cards for longer stays. There are also tourist train shuttle services, that operates between the medieval city and the Bastide Saint Louis. Outward route: Chénier - Davilla – Dôme - Medieval City. Return route: Medieval City - St Gimer - Gambetta - Chénier

• Web:

  www.carcassonne-agglo.fr

• Address:

  30, rue Georges Brassens, Carcassonne

• Phone:

  +33 4 68 47 82 22

Electricity

220/240 V AC, 50Hz

Pharmacy

Pharmacies are scattered around the city and can be recognised by the green cross. If you encounter any emergency situation, the duty pharmacy's name and phone number are on the door. Otherwise, you can call 3237 to get more information. Some of the pharmacies that can be found in area are: Sarcos Pierre 9 Place Carnot, Carcassonne +33 4 68 11 99 99 Pharmacie Lozano-Grimaldi 81 rue de Verdun, Carcassonne +33 4 68 25 08 11 pharma.lozano@wanadoo.fr www.totum.fr For all night pharmacy call +33 4 68 11 26 00

• Web:

  www.totum.fr

• E-mail:

  pharma.lozano@wanadoo.fr

• Address:

  81 rue de Verdun, Carcassonne

• Phone:

  +33 4 68 25 08 11

• Opening hours:

  Monday - Friday: 8 am - 12.15 pm, Saturday: 8 am - 12.15 pm