Visita guiada por el castillo y murallas de Carcasona

Explore the old town in Southern France with this Carcassonne Guided Tour. You'll discover the Cathar past of one of the historic towns 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 entrance to Carcassonne's fortified city. We'll learn about the evolution of these defensive walls, which is now one of the best-preserved citadels in Europe.

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

Next, we'll stroll through the medieval streets that wind through Carcassonne. As we explore, we'll learn about the city's history and marvel at its architectural features.

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

Finally, we'll head back to the meeting point after 1.5 hours of medieval history.