Carcassonne Guided Tour

Explore the old town in Southern France with this Carcassonne Guided Tour. Discover the Cathar past of Carcassonne, a historic town in the Occitania region.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet in Place du Prado to begin our guided tour of Carcassonne. First, we'll step through the ancient gates of Porte Narbonnaise, the grand entrance to Carcassonne's fortified city. We'll learn about the evolution of its defensive walls, which is now one of the best-preserved citadels in Europe.

Next, we'll stop at the foot of Carcassonne Castle, which you can visit on your own at the end of the tour. Nearby, we will share stories related to feudalism, the Cathars, and the Albigensian crusade. Then, we'll stroll through the medieval streets of Carcassonne, continuing to learn about the city's history and admiring its architectural details.

Lastly, we'll visit the Saint-Nazaire Basilica, a notable example of Gothic architecture, where we will appreciate the bright light shining through its colorful stained glass windows.

Finally, we will return to the meeting point after 1.5 hours of medieval history.