Top Things to do in Carcassonne Center
10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Carcassonne Center That You Shouldn't Miss
Step back several centuries and imagine yourself in medieval times. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, La Cite at Carcassonne is a painstakingly restored medieval walled city on a hill by the Aude River. You'll half-expect to see armed lookouts manning the fortified city's towers. Cross the river to La Bastide neighborhood for all the charms of a French country town.
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1. Cité de Carcassonne and Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Toulouse
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The Cité de Carcassonne is a "must see" when traveling in France. this is a miedieval beauty and the biggest fortified City in Europe. You will be amazed by its old stones and its history. And this is also the perfect tour for wine lovers. You will learn more their production and have a fun day in the middle of the vyniards! You are safe with your private guide and driver...
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private guide and driver, entrance fees to the vyniard and wine tasting
Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees to the Château Comtal
Reviewed By 137liz
Thank you Olivia for a fantastic day out. We enjoyed the lovely village of Lagrasse and the abbey. We were overwhelmed with the beauty of Fontfroide Abbey. It is the best preserved abbey I have ever visited. Tresor Languedoc tours makes everything enjoyable and easy. Air conditioned car and Olivia was excellent with history / answering my questions.
2. Cité de Carcassonne and Canal du Midi Private Half Day Tour from Toulouse
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Cité de Carcassonne is a "must see" when traveling in France. this is a miedieval beauty and the biggest fortified City in Europe. You will be amazed by its old stones and its history.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private guide and driver.
Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Personal insurances.
Reviewed By 137liz
Thank you Olivia for a fantastic day out. We enjoyed the lovely village of Lagrasse and the abbey. We were overwhelmed with the beauty of Fontfroide Abbey. It is the best preserved abbey I have ever visited. Tresor Languedoc tours makes everything enjoyable and easy. Air conditioned car and Olivia was excellent with history / answering my questions.
3. Guided tour of the City of Carcassonne (on foot)
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
During our guided tour of the city of Carcassonne, we will discover the mythical alleys of this ancient fortress. The monumentality of the citadel will prevail to you and its 2600 years of history will be told you. Mysterious Cathars and military architecture will also be mentioned. I will not fail to present you a few little stories about the medieval period and we will end with the discovery of the majestic Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse. I'm waiting for you for a fun but informative guided tour! This city, looking like an impregnable fortress, will soon have no secrets for you. Come and read this gigantic book of stone, each page is an enchantment!
Inclusions: Visit of the outer fortifications and the Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse
Exclusions: Paying entrance to the Count's castle
4. Walking guided tour Carcassonne
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
During our guided tour, we will discover the mythical narrow cobble streets of this old fortress. The monumentality of the citadel will impress you and I will tell you all the details of its fascinating history. Mysterious Cathars and military architecture will also be mentioned. I will not fail to present you some little anecdotes about the medieval period and we will end with the discovery of the magnificent Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celse. I am waiting for you for a entertaining but informative guided tour in Carcassonne!
Inclusions: Guide tour with remparts and Basilica
Exclusions: Ticket entrance to the Count's castle
5. Day tour Cité Carcassonne, Lastours castles belvedère,Canal du midi from Castres
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3 unique and breathtaking sites in the Cathar country, the Canal du Midi is an ingenious system, the Cité de Carcassonne is impressive by its size and the Lastours castles are a deep breath into nature.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lastours castles belvédère entrance fees-Private driver and guide
Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks
Reviewed By 137liz
Thank you Olivia for a fantastic day out. We enjoyed the lovely village of Lagrasse and the abbey. We were overwhelmed with the beauty of Fontfroide Abbey. It is the best preserved abbey I have ever visited. Tresor Languedoc tours makes everything enjoyable and easy. Air conditioned car and Olivia was excellent with history / answering my questions.
6. Full week inclusive tour of Cathar Country in the French Languedoc
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Small groups led by a Cathar expert - historian and author James McDonald. You will visit sites associated with the Cathars and learn about their origins, beliefs and history. One minute you will be noting the spot where a Crusade leader fell, and the next immersed in the grand sweep of European history. James brings to life the medieval personalities - Saint Dominic, the man behind the founding of the first papal Inquisition; the ambitious Simon de Montfort; the tragic Raymond-Roger Trencavel; the irrepressible Count of Foix, and many others. You simply will not find either this depth of knowledge or this breadth of knowledge about Catharism anywhere else. Our tours are all in English. They are not scripted and unlimited time is always allowed for questions.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Accommodation and breakfast x 5, Local taxes, Historical expert, dedicated driver and air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Supper each day
Reviewed By mariathatsveryfussy
We spent a week with James McDonald and 6 other travellers exploring the Cathar Country and learning about who these incredible people were. James is an absolute font of knowledge about everything to do with the life and demise of these fascinating people. We travelled to Toulouse where we started off on an incredible adventure. A city tour for introduction a fabulous lunch in the old square. From here we met Alison our driver / guide and travelled to Quillan in a very nice bus. A charming little town full of nice restaurants to Hotel La Chaumiere. Lovely rooms excellent restaurant very friendly staff. We averaged 3/4 sites of interest a day interspersed with tutorials from James delicious lunches in small local cafes with excellent food and wine. Day 3 we also went on a wine tour to La Louviere a beautiful vineyard and to Limoux to taste Blanquette de Limoux. The sites of Montsegur, The Abbey of Fontfroide, Puivert, Arques, were compelling even more so with James commentary on every aspect of their place in this Cathar story. We spent a day free in Carcassonne to explore the Cite, Bastide and the beautiful Canal de Midi. We had such a good informative fun trip. Many thanks also for the dinners in Chateau St Ferriol with the McDonald family. I am so pleased that the Story and History of The Cathar people will be carried forward in the safe hands of James McDonald and Cathar Country Tours. Many Thanks James
7. Carcassonne During World War 2
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
GUIDED WALKING TOUR WITH ENGLISH GUIDE. Repression and Resistance. The tour is led by an English guide who has lived in Carcassonne since 2005. The guide is passionate about Carcassonne During World War 2. Visit buildings, memorials, statues and places that have a link back to World War 2. The tour is brought to life by the guides extensive knowledge and 30 black and white photos from the archives.
Inclusions: Tour Guide
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8. Private guided tour of the city of Carcassonne
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4.9 based on 9 reviews
This guided tour is an immersion in the history of a unique place occupied by man for 2500 years. This is the opportunity to discover the mysterious Cathars and the religious convictions that led them to the stake. Relive epic battles of tragedies and moments of glory. Hear some verses of troubadours of the middle ages who have walked the streets of the city. Understand cathedrals and their architecture. Marvel at the beauty of the stained glass windows. Following an official guide is the guarantee that he can take you anywhere safely and share with you his passion and the secrets of the city.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By Gonzalezgarcia
Me and my family took the Costumed guided tour in Carcassonne and it was a very enjoyable experience. The guide was dressed in clothes of the time and spoke in old English as if he were from the Middle Ages. He knew well the history of the castle and told us about the different tenants though the ages and the circumstances that ended their time in the castle. He made the presentations very enjoyable to the kids and continuously tried to get them involved in the tour which was a good idea to get the engaged. I do not regret at all and encourage everyone to do it. The price is very reasonable for the experience.
9. Cité de Carcassonne Guided Walking tour. Private tour.
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4.8 based on 4 reviews
This is the biggest fortified city in Europe, and you cannot miss some history details to unsderstand better this magnificient site! Learn more about the Cathars. Easy walk, 1h30 to 2 hours
Inclusions: Private guide
Exclusions: Visit of the Château Comtal / Entrance fees to the Château Comtal
Reviewed By 137liz
Thank you Olivia for a fantastic day out. We enjoyed the lovely village of Lagrasse and the abbey. We were overwhelmed with the beauty of Fontfroide Abbey. It is the best preserved abbey I have ever visited. Tresor Languedoc tours makes everything enjoyable and easy. Air conditioned car and Olivia was excellent with history / answering my questions.
10. Costumed guided tour
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4.7 based on 3 reviews
Accompany a 13th century knight and dive into the history of the Middle Ages, full of anecdote and epic tales await you.
Inclusions: Experienced guide
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Reviewed By B9197TRpatricks
Super Très interessant Private guided tour of the city of Carcassonne Je recommande Très interessant Private guided tour of the city of Carcassonne Je recommande Merci
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