Top cities between Carcassonne Center and Barcelona
Best stops along Carcassonne Center to Barcelona drive
40 Best Stops Between Carcassonne Center and Barcelona
How long is the drive from Carcassonne Center to Barcelona?
The direct drive from Carcassonne Center to Barcelona is 190 mi (305 km), and should have a drive time of 2 hrs 45 mins in normal traffic.
If you're going on a road trip from Carcassonne Center to Barcelona, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Lloret de Mar, Girona, Figueres, Narbonne, Argeles-sur-Mer, Tossa de Mar, Cadaques, Beziers, Collioure, and Blanes and top places to visit like Cathédrale Saint-Nazaire and Les 9 Écluses de Fonseranes, or the ever-popular Liquid Earth / Nature Experience.
The top cities between Carcassonne Center and Barcelona are Lloret de Mar, Girona, Figueres, Narbonne, Argeles-sur-Mer, Tossa de Mar, Cadaques, Beziers, Collioure, and Blanes. Lloret de Mar is the most popular city on the route — it's 2 hours from Carcassonne Center and less than an hour from Barcelona.
Narbonne is a town in southern France on the Canal de la Robine. The Gothic Cathédrale Saint-Just et Saint-Pasteur was begun in the 13th century but never completed. The grand Palais des Archevêques (Archbishop's Palace) houses archaeology and art museums. The Horreum is an underground labyrinth of ancient warehouses left over from the town's days as a Roman port. The nearby beach and harbor is at Narbonne Plage.
35% as popular as Lloret de Mar
8 minutes off the main route, 22% of way to Barcelona
Béziers is a town and commune in the Occitanie region of Southern France; it is a subprefecture of the Hérault department. In 2014, it had a population of 75,701.
Béziers hosts the famous Feria de Béziers, centred on bullfighting, every August. A million visitors are attracted to the five-day event.
22 minutes off the main route, 25% of way to Barcelona
Argelès-sur-Mer is a town on France's Mediterranean coast. It's known for the long Argelès Beach with its seafront promenade. In the Catalan-style old town, 14th-century Notre-Dame del Prat Church has views from its bell tower. Valmy Park to the south includes trails, a 19th-century castle and the Aigles de Valmy bird zoo. To the north, Mas Larrieu Natural Reserve is home to herons, gulls and bee-eaters.
Collioure is a town on the Mediterranean coast of southern France. On the sea, the medieval Château Royal de Collioure offers dramatic coastal views. The bell tower of 17th-century Notre-Dame-des-Anges Church was once a lighthouse. The Modern Art Museum includes paintings by Henri Matisse. Nearby is the Moulin de Collioure, a 14th-century windmill. South, the hilltop Fort St. Elme has a museum with medieval weapons.
Cadaqués is a town in the Alt Empordà comarca, in the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It is on a bay in the middle of the Cap de Creus peninsula, near Cap de Creus cape, on the Costa Brava of the Mediterranean.
Figueres is the capital of the comarca of Alt Empordà, in the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain.
The town is the birthplace of artist Salvador Dalí, and houses the Teatre-Museu Gala Salvador Dalí, a large museum designed by Dalí himself which attracts many visitors.
Girona is a city in Spain's northeastern Catalonia region, beside the River Onyar. It's known for its medieval architecture, walled Old Quarter (Barri Vell) and the Roman remains of the Força Vella fortress. Landscaped gardens line the Passeig Arqueològic, a walkway following the Old Quarter's medieval walls, which include watchtowers with sweeping views.
Tossa de Mar is a municipality in Catalonia, Spain, located on the coastal Costa Brava, about 103 kilometres north of Barcelona and 100 kilometres south of the French border. It is accessible through Girona Airport, some distance north.
Lloret de Mar, a town on the Costa Brava in Spain's Catalonia region, is known for its Mediterranean beaches. The medieval hilltop Castle of Sant Joan, to the east, offers views over the area, while the central Iglesia de Sant Romà church provides examples of both Catalan Gothic and modernist architecture. On a cliff overlooking the sea, the Santa Clotilde Gardens were built in the style of the Italian Renaissance.
Blanes is a town and municipality in the comarca of Selva in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. During the Roman rule it was named Blanda or Blandae. It is known as the "Gateway to the Costa Brava". Its coast is part of the Costa Brava, which stretches from Blanes up to the French border. The township is 18.29 km².
The top stops along the way from Carcassonne Center to Barcelona (with short detours) are Dalí Theatre-Museum, Salvador Dalí House Museum, and Cathedral of Girona. Other popular stops include Réserve Africaine de Sigean, Muralles de Tossa, and La Roca Village.
Liquid Earth / Nature Experience
Canyoning & Rappelling Tours
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CAMPING CAROUX, Route des Gorges d'Heric, 34390 Mons, France
Cathédrale Saint-Nazaire
Catholic cathedral
Roman Catholic church built in the 13th century on the site of an earlier building.
Plan Mgr Blaquière, 34500 Béziers, France
Les 9 Écluses de Fonseranes
Series of canal locks with 9 flights, plus an interactive cinema & restaurant at the visitor center.
Rue du Canal Royal, 34500 Béziers, France
https://www.beziers-mediterranee.com/les-9-ecluses-de-fonseranes
Cathédrale Saint-Just et Saint-Pasteur
Cathedral constructed 1272-1340, but never completed, with transept & 40m-high choir, & tapestries.
Rue Armand Gauthier, 11100 Narbonne, France
http://www.narbonne-tourisme.com/organiser/a-voir-a-faire/118605-cathedrale-saint-just-et-saint-pasteur?s=fiches_a0fd804de9506aa8ded2e69d36b0978c
Lac de la Cavayère
Scenic lake lined with walking paths & parks offering zip lines, water slides, beaches & dining.
Réserve Africaine de Sigean
Wildlife and safari park
Safari park, with drive-through & walk-through areas, & African animals from lions & gnus to rhinos.
19 Hameau du Lac D6009, 11130 Sigean, France
http://www.reserveafricainesigean.fr/
Salses Fortress
Red-brick fortress built to guard the French/Spanish border, open for guided or unaccompanied tours.
66600 Salses-le-Château, France
http://www.forteresse-salses.fr/
Château de Peyrepertuse
Romantic ruins of an 11th-century Cathar castle perched on a crag with scenic views to the coast.
11350 Duilhac-sous-Peyrepertuse, France
https://www.peyrepertuse.com/
Les Orgues d'Ille-sur-Tet
Geologic Formations
Unusual rock formations & striking views draw visitors to this natural feature & walking spot.
Chemin de Regleille, 66130 Ille-sur-Têt, France
http://lesorgues.ille-sur-tet.com/
Promenade du front de mer
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67 Allée du Racou, 66700 Argelès-sur-Mer, France
Château Royal de Collioure
Ancient castle complex with historical exhibits & information, with dramatic views from the top.
Quai de l'Amirauté, 66190 Collioure, France
http://www.ledepartement66.fr/98-chateau-royal-de-collioure.htm
Ramparts of Villefranche de Conflent
Cultural landmark
2 Rue Saint-Jean, 66500 Villefranche-de-Conflent, France
https://www.villefranchedeconflent.fr/tourisme/les-remparts/
Gorges de la Fou
Caverns & Caves
66150 Corsavy, France
Gran Jonquera Outlet & Shopping
Factory Outlets
Avinguda de Galícia, 22, 28, 17700 Els Límits, Girona, Spain
http://www.granjonquera.com/
Far de cap de Creus
Scenic lighthouse destination featuring panoramic sea vistas & an open-air restaurant.
Carretera Cap de Creus, 17488, Girona, Spain
Salvador Dalí House Museum
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Local history museum
Pre-booked tours of Salvador Dali's eccentric & memorabilia-rich house & studio from 1930 to 1982.
Platja, 17488 Port Lligat, Girona, Spain
http://www.salvador-dali.org/museus/portlligat/index.html
Dalí Theatre-Museum
Performing arts theater
19th-century theatre housing elaborate museum, designed by the artist himself, of Dali's artworks.
Plaça Gala i Salvador Dalí, 5, 17600 Figueres, Girona, Spain
https://www.salvador-dali.org/
Bridge Of Besalu
Carrer del Pont Vell, 17, 17850 Besalú, Girona, Spain
Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya - Empúries
Excavated ancient city overlooking the sea with a wharf, forum and thorough archaeological museum.
C/ Puig i Cadafalch, s/n, 17130 L'Escala, Girona, Spain
Oficina de Turisme de Pals
Tourist information center
Carrer de l'Hospital, 22, 17256 Pals, Girona, Spain
http://www.visitpals.com/
Rupit
Scenic Walking Areas
Rupit is a village in the county of Osona, in the subregion of the Collsacabra, in Catalonia, Spain. It is located at 822 m above sea level, 98 km from Barcelona.
08569, Barcelona, Spain
Cathedral of Girona
Roman Catholic church in Romanesque & Gothic styles, with a record breaking 22m-wide Gothic nave.
Plaça de la Catedral, s/n, 17004 Girona, Spain
http://www.catedraldegirona.cat/
Girona City Walls
Venerable 9th-century city walls with walkways, towers & scenic vantage points of the area.
Carrer dels Alemanys, 20, 17004 Girona, Spain
Museu d'Història dels Jueus
History museum
Museum with Jewish history exhibits ranging from the religion's origin to culture, plus a gift shop.
Carrer de la Força, 8, 17004 Girona, Spain
http://www.girona.cat/call
Jardíns de Cap Roig
Tranquil botanical garden, established in 1927, surrounding a stone castle in a scenic setting.
Carrer Camí del Rus, s/n, 17210 Calella de Palafrugell, Girona, Spain
https://obrasociallacaixa.org/es/centros/jardines-de-cap-roig/informacion-general
Plaça Major
08500 Vic, Barcelona, Spain
Muralles de Tossa
Iconic 12th-century castle featuring expansive fortification walls, numerous towers & a courtyard.
Passeig de Vila Vella, 1, 17320 Tossa de Mar, Girona, Spain
http://www.infotossa.com/es
Playa de Fenals
City beach featuring coarse white sand, lifeguards, toilets, lockers, water sports & more.
17310, Spain
La Roca Village
La Roca Village s/n, 08430 Santa Agnès de Malanyanes, Barcelona, Spain
Illa Fantasia
Aqua complex for all ages, including a wave pool, water games, rapids & a pirate-themed maze.
Finca Mas Brassó, s/n, 08339 Vilassar de Dalt, Barcelona, Spain
http://www.illafantasia.com/
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Can I drive from Carcassonne Center to Barcelona?
Yes! You can drive from Carcassonne Center to Barcelona.
How far is Barcelona from Carcassonne Center by car?
The drive from Carcassonne Center to Barcelona is 190 miles (305 km).
How long does it take to drive from Carcassonne Center to Barcelona?
Driving from Carcassonne Center to Barcelona should take you 2 hrs 45 mins in normal traffic. Check out How far is Carcassonne Center to Barcelona by car for more details.
How much would gas cost from Carcassonne Center to Barcelona?
Gas from Carcassonne Center to Barcelona would cost around $16 to $36 USD, depending on your vehicle's fuel efficiency.
Where should I stop on the way from Carcassonne Center to Barcelona?
You could check out Cathédrale Saint-Nazaire and Les 9 Écluses de Fonseranes, or the always popular Liquid Earth / Nature Experience!
What are the best cities to visit between Carcassonne Center and Barcelona?
People love visiting Lloret de Mar, Girona, and Figueres, among others.
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