Relax Bike Tours: Cycling Adventures in Carcassonne

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From Carcassonne city center (e.g., the train station), take local bus lines 2, 3, or 4 towards the Medieval City. Get off at a stop near the base of the Cité, such as Saint-Gimer church or Avenue du Général Leclerc. From there, it's approximately a 20-minute walk to Relax Bike Tours, located at 2 Rue du Pont Vieux. Bus fare is approximately €1-2. Alternatively, the Carcassonne Airport shuttle connects the airport to the city center and the Medieval City for €6. Connections are possible on the entire RTCA bus network.

• Taxi

  From the Carcassonne train station or city center, a taxi to Relax Bike Tours (2 Rue du Pont Vieux) typically costs between €12-€37. The ride is relatively short. Taxi rates in Carcassonne start at approximately €1.50 per km. Consider using a ride-hailing app for potentially monitored service quality. Tipping taxi drivers in Carcassonne is customary, usually around 10-18% of the total fare.

• Walking

  From the Carcassonne SNCF Train station, Relax Bike Tours is about a 30-minute walk. Head south from the station and cross the Pont Vieux (Old Bridge). Relax Bike Tours is located at 2 Rue du Pont Vieux, right after crossing the bridge.

• Driving

  If driving, follow signs for Centre-Ville and then for La Cité. Note that parking near the Medieval City can be limited and may require a walk. Several parking options are available, including P0, P1, and P2 near the Narbonnaise Gate. Parking rates vary, with options for hourly or daily rates. Some parking areas offer free parking at night. Parking Gambetta, André Chénier, and Jacobins in Bastide Saint-Louis offer 30 minutes free, then €1 per hour.