Welcome to Ostal
Ostal Entrance
Ostal Courtyard
Ostal Courtyard Terrace
Ostal Doorway
Ostal Two Floors
Ostal Log Fire
Ostal Perfect Grills
Ostal Delicious Salads
Ostal Succulent Cassoulets
Ostal Flame Grilled Chicken
Ostal Spectacular Views
Ostal Quality Wines
Ostal Bar & Cellar
Ostal Balcony Daytime
Ostal Wow Views
Ostal Bon Appetit
Ostal Ghost

Restaurant l'Ostal des Troubadours


A Short History of a Truly Historical Restaurant


Ostal des Troubadours is one of the oldest, most renowned restaurants in the medieval castle of Carcassonne (la Cité - 'the city' pron: 'la seetay'). The building itself dates from the 13th century, the ground floor from the 14th century, with an upper floor added in the 15th century incorporating a timbered facade with mullioned windows. There is also a protected fifteenth century staircase and Roman cellar. Throughout the building are wooden beams and pillars with the first floor displaying a wonderful, panelled ceiling.

The views from out the back of Ostal are fantastic: from the windows can be seen the walls and towers of the 'Counts Château' (le Château Comtal) and a medieval garden in the now grassy moat which runs between Ostal and the Château. From Ostal's 'sun terrace' can be seen the soaring towers of the Basilique, the famous 'Hotel de la Cité' and the bridge which crosses into the Château ( which J.F. Kennedy scaled as a young man in 1937 - Source ). An inspiring view which is ideal for taking photographs while tasting a local wine.

Ostal also has an upstairs balcony and downstairs terrace (pictured above). The building in which Ostal is situated, has over the course of centuries been used for many varied purposes including horse stables in the 14th century, a tavern in the 15th century, as well as a Cathare museum and antiques shop in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

With the arrival of mass tourism in the 70's and 80's the castle has seen an enormous increase in eating places but Ostal has stayed true to its origins still serving traditional food, often with live music. It might not be new and shiny (happily) but remains the same warm, authentic, historically ambient eating place far from the madding crowd (or as far as you can get in a castle!).

When visiting a medieval castle, it's an exciting, memorable experience, to eat in a medieval restaurant.


Welcome to l'Ostal des Troubadours!




Traditional and Local Cuisine




Opening Hours


365 days a year
7/7

12-3pm

Evening
6-11pm


We offer special menus and events for Christmas, New Year, Valentines Day
and Halloween with a regular and delicious
"Dish of the Day" served throughout Autumn, Winter and Spring.


Find Ostal


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The Porte Narbonnaise
The Count's Chàteau
Rue Viollet le Duc
Ostal's sign
Go through the archway
Ostal's corridor
Ostal's Two Floors
Ostal's entry
Welcome to Ostal

Map de la Cité

Ostal For Groups:


We can host groups of 50+



Ostal regularly welcomes groups of all sizes.
For groups of 30-50 we can provide the entire first floor with balcony,
uniquely for your group, in an authentic 15th century surrounding.
Ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings or club meetings and business functions.


Magnificently authentic and historic!

l'Ostal Terrasse et Balcon

Contactez-nous

L'Ostal des Troubadours



5 rue Viollet le Duc

Carcassonne

Aude

11000

FRANCE


phoneTEL: 04 68 47 88 80
mail_outline
restaurant_menuTraditional and Local French Cuisine
descriptionOur Menus
doneAccepte les réservations: Yes
euro_symbolPrice range: €16 - €40