The imposing fortifications of the city of Carcassonne occupy a rocky outcrop overlooking the course of the Aude. Occupied from the 1000th century BC, Carcassonne was a Roman city before being a medieval city. It bears witness to 2600 years of military architecture and XNUMX years of history. The ultimate defense, the count's castle was built in the XNUMXth century by the Trencavels, viscounts of Carcassonne, and was constantly modified over the following centuries. A rich and varied visit is offered including many exclusive spaces: ramparts, hoards, projection room, lapidary museum.
Guided conference and discovery tours by reservation, or audio guides available. Free entry on the 1st Sunday of each month (from November to March). End of day ticket (reduced price): 1 hour before closing.
The ticket office closes 45 minutes before (April to September) and 30 minutes before (October to March). Free for children under 26. Ebilletterie on the site. Gauge.
Spoken languages
- English
- Spanish
- French sign language
Visit
- Groups welcome up to 50 people.
Opening
| From May 02 to September 30 | |
| Monday | Open from 10 p.m. to 17:45 p.m. |
| Tuesday | Open from 10 p.m. to 17:45 p.m. |
| Wednesday | Open from 10 p.m. to 17:45 p.m. |
| Thursday | Open from 10 p.m. to 17:45 p.m. |
| Friday | Open from 10 p.m. to 17:45 p.m. |
| Saturday | Open from 10 p.m. to 17:45 p.m. |
| Sunday | Open from 10 p.m. to 17:45 p.m. |
| From 01 October to 24 December | |
| Monday | Open from 09:30 a.m. to 16:45 p.m. |
| Tuesday | Open from 09:30 a.m. to 16:45 p.m. |
| Wednesday | Open from 09:30 a.m. to 16:45 p.m. |
| Thursday | Open from 09:30 a.m. to 16:45 p.m. |
| Friday | Open from 09:30 a.m. to 16:45 p.m. |
| Saturday | Open from 09:30 a.m. to 16:45 p.m. |
| Sunday | Open from 09:30 a.m. to 16:45 p.m. |
| From December 26 to December 31 | |
| Monday | Open from 09:30 a.m. to 16:45 p.m. |
| Tuesday | Open from 09:30 a.m. to 16:45 p.m. |
| Wednesday | Open from 09:30 a.m. to 16:45 p.m. |
| Thursday | Open from 09:30 a.m. to 16:45 p.m. |
| Friday | Open from 09:30 a.m. to 16:45 p.m. |
| Saturday | Open from 09:30 a.m. to 16:45 p.m. |
Prices
| Full price | 9,50 € |
| Adult group rate | 7,50 € |
Payment method
- American Express
- Credit card
- French bank and postal checks
- French "Chèques vacances"
- Cash
- Eurocard-Mastercard
- Visa
Equipments and Services
Services
- Shop
Activities on site
- Specific thematic animation
- Children's workshop
- symposia
- Conferences
- Temporary exhibitions
Reduced mobility
- Disabled access: yes