• Animals not admitted

Regarding

The imposing fortifications of the citadel of Carcassonne occupy a rocky outcrop overlooking the course of the River Aude. At the foot of their walls stretches the lower town, a bastide founded in 1248 by Louis IX.
Carcassonne has been a settlement since the 6th century BC and was a Roman town, fortified during the later imperial period, before becoming a medieval citadel. It has examples of 1,000 years of military architecture and 2,600 years of history. A rich and varied tour is available and includes many areas not otherwise visited: ramparts, hoardings, projection room, lapidary museum. Guided tours, lectures or audio-guides available, subject to booking.

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Labels and categories

  • Classé aux monuments historiques
  • Patrimoine mondial UNESCO
  • Vignobles et Découvertes

On site

Equipment

  • Film projection room
  • Equipped meeting room
  • Hearing impairment
  • Mental handicap

Comfort & services

  • WiFi Access
  • Shop
  • Animals not admitted

Suggestions nearby

  • Activities with a specific theme
  • Workshop for children
  • Symposium
  • Conferences
  • Temporary exhibitions
  • Sound and light

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Sign language

Capacity

  • Groups accepted

Prices

Price Min. Max.
Adult full rate €11
Students rates €9,50
Group rate/adult €9,50

Payment methods

  • American Express
  • Credit card
  • Cheques and postal orders (F)
  • Holiday vouchers (F)
  • Cash
  • Eurocard - Mastercard
  • Visa

Open

From 01/04/2024 to 30/04/2024

  • Monday : from 10h00 to 18h15
  • Tuesday : from 10h00 to 18h15
  • Wednesday : from 10h00 to 18h15
  • Thursday : from 10h00 to 18h15
  • Friday : from 10h00 to 18h15
  • Saturday : from 10h00 to 18h15
  • Sunday : from 10h00 to 18h15

From 02/05/2024 to 30/09/2024

  • Monday : from 10h00 to 18h15
  • Tuesday : from 10h00 to 18h15
  • Wednesday : from 10h00 to 18h15
  • Thursday : from 10h00 to 18h15
  • Friday : from 10h00 to 18h15
  • Saturday : from 10h00 to 18h15
  • Sunday : from 10h00 to 18h15

From 01/10/2024 to 24/12/2024

  • Monday : from 09h30 to 16h45
  • Tuesday : from 09h30 to 16h45
  • Wednesday : from 09h30 to 16h45
  • Thursday : from 09h30 to 16h45
  • Friday : from 09h30 to 16h45
  • Saturday : from 09h30 to 16h45
  • Sunday : from 09h30 to 16h45

From 26/12/2024 to 31/12/2024

  • Monday : from 09h30 to 16h45
  • Tuesday : from 09h30 to 16h45
  • Thursday : from 09h30 to 16h45
  • Friday : from 09h30 to 16h45
  • Saturday : from 09h30 to 16h45
  • Sunday : from 09h30 to 16h45