Carcassonne Private Walking Tour

In the region of Occitanie exists a French fortified city called Carcassonne.

Highlights - Learn about

County of Carcassonne

Albigensian Crusades

Crown of Aragon

Treaty of Corbeil (1258)

Treaty of the Pyrenees

It is well known for its medieval citadel, surrounded by numerous watchtowers and double-walled fortifications. Discover the chronicles of Roman history, as the city was once ruled by them, and also admire a glimpse of Roman artistry in medieval architecture. Experience the trail of history starting from Square Gambetta from where the old walled city begins, to the Saint-Gimer church and journey through the high medieval ages in this famed walled city that is called “The Camelot of France”, and has even inspired a strategy board game by the same name.

Itinerary - Points of interest

Square Gambetta

Chapelle Notre Dame de la Santé

Porte Narbonnaise

Château Comtal

Basilique Saint-Nazaire

Eglise Saint-Gimer