Carcassonne

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Tickets for the Château Comtal in the fortified city of Carcassonne
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Tickets for the Château Comtal in the fortified city of Carcassonne

Discover the Château Comtal of Carcassonne and the ramparts, a UNESCO World Heritage site located at the heart of the fortified city.

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Trip to Carcassonne the fortified city from Toulouse
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Trip to Carcassonne the fortified city from Toulouse

Book a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Carcassonne! Departure from Toulouse, discounts on attractions and tips.

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Medieval Carcassonne exploration game and tour
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Medieval Carcassonne exploration game and tour

Go on a fun Carcassonne walking tour where you will follow clues to discover amazing places and local stories using your smartphone.

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Toulouse to Carcassonne and Albi Private Sightseeing Tour
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Toulouse to Carcassonne and Albi Private Sightseeing Tour

Book now your private sightseeing tour in a Minivan with an American driver-guide from Toulouse to Carcassone, and discover all the wonders of the Cathar country.

Duration 8 hours
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Private luxury tour of the Carcassonne citadel
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Private luxury tour of the Carcassonne citadel

Walk along the cobbled streets of the medieval citadel to see its military power and relive its 2600 years of history.

Duration 3 hours
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Private tour of the Carcassonne citadel by night
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Private tour of the Carcassonne citadel by night

Discover the beautiful medieval citadel of Carcassonne under the moonlight, learn about its history and see the Saint-Nazaire basilica.

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Things to do in Carcassonne

Carcassonne is a fortified French city in the south of France, located in the region of Occitanie. The city was the seat of power of the Counts of Carcassonne, and then of the famous Trencavel family in the 12th century. Following the Albigensian Crusade (1209-1229), when the Royal forces seized Carcassonne, accusing it of complicity with the Cathars, it became a Royal fortress governed by a seneschal.In the 19th century, the city was on the verge of demolition and was used as a stone quarry. For over 50 years (1853-1911), Viollet-le-Duc and his successor Paul Boeswillwald gave it back its medieval appearance, destroying the secondary constructions between the outer walls, using grey roofing stone for the towers, and restoring the décors and hoardings. In the 1960s, the Gallo-Roman towers were topped with tiles.Carcassonne has plenty to offer to visitors today. Take a guided tour of the magnificent medieval citadel, Cité de Carcassonne, and find out about its rich history. With 52 towers and walls that distance 1.9 miles surrounding the citadel, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site and see for yourself what life was like for those who lived inside the cité. Don't forget to pay a visit to the Château Comtal and ramparts to learn how the city defended itself against sieges during the medieval period.There are numerous museums that are worth visting during your time in Carcassonne. Visit the Musee de l'Inquisition (Museum of the Inquisition) and see the different torture methods and instruments used during the Spanish and French inquisitions. If you prefer something a bit less extreme, you can learn about the education system in the 19th century at the Musee de l'Ecole.Pick up the perfect souvenir for yourself or a family member at one of the many boutiques and artisan shops to help remember your time spent inside this medieval beauty!
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