Gare de Carcassonne (Carcassonne Station), Carcassonne

Carcassonne Station (Gare de Carcassonne) is a historic railway hub in the Occitanie region of France, strategically located on the Bordeaux–Sète and Carcassonne–Rivesaltes lines. Opened in 1857, the station boasts classical architecture, with a central structure flanked by two wings and crowned by a clock. Positioned near the picturesque Canal du Midi and north of Carcassonne’s ville basse, it serves as a gateway to both local and long-distance destinations.

The station became a bifurcation point in 1876 with the inauguration of the Carcassonne to Limoux line, later extended to Quillan in 1878. Today, it is served by high-speed TGV trains, Intercités, and TER Occitanie regional services operated by SNCF. It connects passengers to key destinations while also handling freight on sections of the Carcassonne–Rivesaltes line.

Inside, the station hall features an impressive 8x3 meter fresco by Jean Camberoque, installed in 1995, celebrating the terroirs of the Aude region. The Station Buffet adds a cinematic touch with a 1996 mural depicting actor Philippe Noiret waiting for a train, a nod to his ties to the area. This location also gained fame as a filming site for François Dupeyron's Inguelezi in 2003.

Recent renovations in 2022, including track and ballast upgrades, underscore its continuing importance in the French railway network. For travelers and railway enthusiasts alike, Carcassonne Station remains a functional yet culturally rich landmark.