DoubleTree by Hilton Carcassonne — Photo by Hilton

France's medieval city of Carcassonne today welcomed the country's first DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) 14 market-leading brands. The property is the first DoubleTree by Hilton in France and joins nine other Hilton properties in the country.

Conveniently located along the banks of the Aude River, DoubleTree by Hilton Carcassonne enjoys panoramic views of the fairy-tale-like town, which is accessible via the "Pont View" pedestrian bridge over the river. Guests will receive a warm welcome the moment they arrive at the hotel with a signature DoubleTree by Hilton Cookie, a symbol of the upscale hotel brand's dedicated service and thoughtful approach to hospitality.

Resembling a scene taken out of a children's storybook, the fortified city of Carcassonne is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous worldwide for its stout walls, Gothic cathedrals, medieval castles, and beautiful vineyards. The annual summer Festival de Carcassonne attracts visitors from all over the world who come to watch spectacular dance and theatre performances as well as a magnificent fireworks display drawn from the ramparts to commemorate Bastille Day. Every year, the Cité Médiévale, as the old walled town is now known, attracts more than 4 million visitors who come to experience its historic charm.1

Naturally fitting into the city's picturesque landscape with its medieval inspired design, stained glass windows, and greenery adorned exterior, DoubleTree by Hilton Carcassonne boasts a prime location, just a 100-metre walk to the city and a five-kilometre drive to Carcassonne Airport. It also only a 50-metre walk to the convention centre and just a 3-kilometre drive to the train station.

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