{"id":2549,"date":"2026-07-30T17:54:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T15:54:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotel-ledonjon.com\/?p=2549"},"modified":"2026-07-30T18:07:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T16:07:42","slug":"a-getaway-to-the-heart-of-the-city-2500-years-of-history-to-discover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hotel-ledonjon.com\/en\/une-escapade-au-coeur-de-la-cite-2-500-ans-dhistoire-a-decouvrir\/","title":{"rendered":"A getaway to the heart of the city"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n  .donjon-offer {\n    --donjon-red: #99160e;\n    --donjon-dark-red: #71100b;\n    --donjon-cream: #f8f4ef;\n    --donjon-text: #24201d;\n    --donjon-muted: #716861;\n    --donjon-white: #ffffff;\n\n    overflow: hidden;\n    color: var(--donjon-text);\n    background: var(--donjon-cream);\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n    line-height: 1.7;\n  }\n\n  .donjon-offer *,\n  .donjon-offer *::before,\n  .donjon-offer *::after {\n    box-sizing: border-box;\n  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class=\"donjon-offer__eyebrow\">\n        Exclusive offer valid until 31 August 2026\n      <\/p>\n\n      <h1>\n        Enjoy a medieval experience in the heart of the City of Carcassonne\n      <\/h1>\n\n      <p class=\"donjon-offer__intro\">\n        During your stay at the H\u00f4tel Le Donjon, enjoy a complimentary tour\nof the Ch\u00e2teau Comtal and the ramparts for all guests\nstaying in your room.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <a class=\"donjon-offer__button\" href=\"https:\/\/secure-hotel-booking.com\/d-edge\/Best-Western-Hotel-Le-Donjon\/2YWE\/fr-FR\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">\n        Book my stay\n      <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/header>\n\n  <!-- PR\u00c9SENTATION DE L\u2019H\u00d4TEL -->\n  <section class=\"donjon-offer__section\">\n    <div class=\"donjon-offer__grid\">\n\n     <div class=\"donjon-offer__visual\">\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.hotel-ledonjon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DONJON-META-ADS-43.jpg\"\n    alt=\"A room at the H\u00f4tel Le Donjon with a view of the towers of the Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne\"\n    width=\"1080\"\n    height=\"1350\"\n  >\n<\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"donjon-offer__text\">\n\n        <p class=\"donjon-offer__eyebrow\" style=\"color:#99160e;\">\n          H\u00f4tel Le Donjon\n        <\/p>\n\n        <h2>Stay in the heart of the city<\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n          Staying at the H\u00f4tel Le Donjon means experiencing Carcassonne\nat its most historic. Ideally situated in the heart of the\nmedieval city, the hotel welcomes you just a stone\u2019s throw from the\nCh\u00e2teau Comtal.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n          From your room, set off on foot to explore the narrow streets,\nthe ramparts and the iconic monuments of the Cit\u00e9 de\nCarcassonne.\n        <\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- CH\u00c2TEAU COMTAL -->\n  <section class=\"donjon-offer__section\">\n    <div class=\"donjon-offer__grid donjon-offer__grid--reverse\">\n\n   <figure class=\"donjon-offer__visual\">\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.hotel-ledonjon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NewsletterSite-photos.jpg\"\n    alt=\"The Ch\u00e2teau Comtal in the heart of the medieval city of Carcassonne\"\n    width=\"1200\"\n    height=\"1500\"\n  >\n  <figcaption class=\"donjon-offer__credit\">\n    \u00a9 C. Jeanjean\n  <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n      <div class=\"donjon-offer__text\">\n\n        <p class=\"donjon-offer__eyebrow\" style=\"color:#99160e;\">\n          A journey through time\n        <\/p>\n\n        <h2>Ch\u00e2teau Comtal welcomes you<\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n          Discover nearly 2,500 years of history as you explore the Ch\u00e2teau\nComtal, its iconic towers and the famous ramparts that\nsurround the city.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n          During your stay, admission to Ch\u00e2teau Comtal and the\ntour of the ramparts are complimentary for all guests staying in your\nroom.\n        <\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <figure class=\"donjon-offer__visual\">\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.hotel-ledonjon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC03666-1-scaled.jpg\"\n    alt=\"A walk along the ramparts of the Ch\u00e2teau Comtal, with views of the Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne\"\n    width=\"1600\"\n    height=\"1067\"\n  >\n  <figcaption class=\"donjon-offer__credit\">\n    \u00a9 C. Jeanjean\n  <\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n      <div class=\"donjon-offer__text\">\n\n        <p class=\"donjon-offer__eyebrow\" style=\"color:#99160e;\">\n          An exceptional heritage\n        <\/p>\n\n        <h2>A unique view from the ramparts<\/h2>\n\n        <p>\n          Take in the view from above and discover Carcassonne from a different\nangle. Amidst ancient stone walls, majestic towers and panoramic views\nof the city, this tour immerses you in the heart of the\nCit\u00e9\u2019s history.\n        <\/p>\n\n        <p>\n          Thanks to the H\u00f4tel Le Donjon\u2019s prime location, the\nCh\u00e2teau Comtal is just a few minutes\u2019\nwalk away.\n        <\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- AVANTAGES -->\n  <section class=\"donjon-offer__benefits\">\n    <div class=\"donjon-offer__benefits-inner\">\n\n      <h2>An experience in the heart of Carcassonne<\/h2>\n\n      <div class=\"donjon-offer__benefits-list\">\n\n        <div class=\"donjon-offer__benefit\">\n          <strong>In the heart of the city<\/strong>\n          <span>A prime location in the medieval town.<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"donjon-offer__benefit\">\n          <strong>Ch\u00e2teau Comtal on offer<\/strong>\n          <span>Admission is free for guests staying in the room.<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"donjon-offer__benefit\">\n          <strong>Including ramparts<\/strong>\n          <span>Discover the fortress and its stunning views.<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"donjon-offer__benefit\">\n          <strong>All on foot<\/strong>\n          <span>Explore the main attractions from the hotel.<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- D\u00c9TAIL DE L\u2019OFFRE -->\n  <section class=\"donjon-offer__offer\">\n    <div class=\"donjon-offer__offer-inner\">\n\n      <p class=\"donjon-offer__eyebrow\" style=\"color:#99160e;\">\n        Exclusive offer\n      <\/p>\n\n      <h2>Your stay includes<\/h2>\n\n      <ul>\n        <li>Your stay at the H\u00f4tel Le Donjon<\/li>\n        <li>\n          Admission to the Ch\u00e2teau Comtal and the ramparts for all\nguests staying in the room\n        <\/li>\n        <li>A location in the heart of the Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne<\/li>\n        <li>Access to the hotel\u2019s facilities<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <a class=\"donjon-offer__button\" href=\"https:\/\/secure-hotel-booking.com\/d-edge\/Best-Western-Hotel-Le-Donjon\/2YWE\/fr-FR\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">\n        Check availability\n      <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <!-- FAQ -->\n  <section class=\"donjon-offer__faq\">\n\n    <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n    <details>\n      <summary>What does the Ch\u00e2teau Comtal package include?<\/summary>\n      <p>\n        Entry to the Ch\u00e2teau Comtal and the tour of the ramparts are\ncomplimentary for all guests registered in the room.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details>\n      <summary>Until what date is the offer valid?<\/summary>\n      <p>\n        The offer is valid until 31 August 2026, subject to\navailability and the hotel\u2019s booking terms and conditions.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details>\n      <summary>Is Ch\u00e2teau Comtal within walking distance?<\/summary>\n      <p>\n        Yes. The H\u00f4tel Le Donjon is situated in the heart of the Cit\u00e9 de\n Carcassonne, just a few minutes\u2019 walk from the Ch\u00e2teau Comtal.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details>\n      <summary>Are tickets free for the whole family?<\/summary>\n      <p>\n        Admission is free for all guests listed on the booking for the\n reserved room.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/details>\n\n  <\/section>\n\n\n  <!-- CONDITIONS -->\n  <footer class=\"donjon-offer__legal\">\n    *Free admission to the Ch\u00e2teau Comtal and a tour of the ramparts for\n    all guests staying in the room. Offer valid until 31 August 2026,\n    subject to availability and the hotel\u2019s booking terms and conditions.\n  <\/footer>\n\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Offre exclusive jusqu\u2019au 31 ao\u00fbt 2026 Vivez une exp\u00e9rience m\u00e9di\u00e9vale au c\u0153ur de la Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne Pendant votre s\u00e9jour \u00e0 l\u2019H\u00f4tel Le Donjon, profitez de la visite offerte du Ch\u00e2teau Comtal et des remparts pour tous les occupants de votre chambre. 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