Porte d’Aude

Why go

Porte d’Aude gives a different approach to the Cité from the river side. The rising route, outer entrance and defended passage explain how the western gateway controlled movement toward the walls. It makes a useful pause after crossing from the Bastide, especially if you want to compare its terrain and sequence of defenses with Porte Narbonnaise.

What to look for

• Western gateway from the Bastide side
• Rising approach toward the walls
• Covered defensive passage

Useful to know

• The public Cité entrance is free and accessible day and night; the approach from the river side climbs uphill.
• The card image is a historical postcard, so use current visitor information for present conditions.

Your next visit

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