Visita guiada por el castillo y murallas de Carcasona

Explore the old town in Southern France with this Carcassonne Guided Tour to discover the Cathar past of Carcassonne.

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 entrance to Carcassonne's fortified city. We'll learn about the evolution of these defensive walls, which is one of the best-preserved citadels in Europe.

Then, we'll stop at the foot of the Carcassonne Castle, which you'll be able to visit on your own at the end of the tour. Here, we'll discuss stories related to feudalism, the Cathars, and the Albigensian crusade.

Next, we'll stroll through the maze of medieval streets in Carcassonne, learning about the city's history and marveling at its architecture.

Lastly, we'll visit the Saint-Nazaire Basilica, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, where we'll enjoy the luminosity from its colorful stained glass windows.

We will conclude the tour after 1.5 hours of exploring medieval history before returning to the meeting point.