• Carcassonne: Viollet-le-Duc's medieval city
  • Carcassonne: Viollet-le-Duc's medieval city
  • Carcassonne: Viollet-le-Duc's medieval city
  • Carcassonne: Viollet-le-Duc's medieval city

Carcassonne: Viollet-le-Duc's medieval city

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ID: GYG871644-1372900
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Country: France

Duration: 01:30 hours


Description

Carcassonne, famous for its medieval city. Already built in ancient times and modified over the centuries to protect the town, the city was restored in the 19th century by the architect Viollet-le-Duc.
From the Porte Narbonnaise, we can appreciate the medieval architecture of the ramparts of the Cité de Carcassonne. Some phases of the ancient construction are still visible, blending into the architectural ensemble designed to defend the city from invasion. Hence the legend of Dame Carcas!
Once we've toured the outside of the ramparts, let's take a stroll down one of the typical medieval lanes that lead to the heart of the Cité. We'll visit the half-Romanesque, half-Gothic Cité church, whose stained-glass windows reveal a divine story. Then, strolling through the narrow streets, we'll come to the entrance of the château comtal, where the Trencavel dynasty was established. You're free to enter...

Highlights

  • Exterior walls
  • Basilica of Saint-Nazaire-Saint-Celse
  • Château comtal exterior
  • Porte Narbonnaise

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

In front of the statue of Dame Carcas.
INCLUDED
  • Visit Narbonnaise Gate.
  • Visit of the West Gate.
  • Exterior visit of the ramparts.
  • Visit the narrow streets of the Cité.
  • Visit to the Basilica of Saint-Celse and Saint-Nazaire.
  • Tour of the château comtal.
  • Possibility of scheduling a visit to the château comtal (depending on weather and cost of €13 admission ticket).
NOT INCLUDED
  • Visit to the ramparts.
  • Visit to the château comtal (except purchase of admission ticket 13€).
  • Visit to the Inquisition Museum (purchase of admission ticket 11€).
  • Visit to the haunted house (purchase admission ticket 10€).

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.