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Southern France's famous fortified medieval city
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Cité de Carcassonne attracts as many visitors each year as the more famous Mont Saint-Michel. With 2,500 years of history, massive 13th-century fortified walls, watchtowers, ramparts, and a castle, a visit to this medieval city makes for a unique experience.
With this ticket, you can walk the massive double wall, as well as the 14th-century Great Well. It's said that the Visigoths hid the treasure of the Temple of Salomon inside. It's never been recovered, so keep your eyes open for anything shiny.
The Gauls settled in Carcassonne in the 3rd century BC, and then along came the Romans, as well as merchants, crusaders, and itinerant travelers. The history contained in these walls is staggering.
And yet, in the 19th century, Napoleon decided to demolish it. Thankfully, a campaign to save it was successful, and after restoration, the Cité is rightfully a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Additional information
* Under-18s with family, EU citizens & French residents under 26, job seekers, disabled visitors + carer get in free with an ID
* Free admission on the first Sunday of the month (Nov 2026–Mar 2027)
Inclusions
* Access to the Castle and the Ramparts of Cité de Carcassonne
* Access to the museum
* Leaflet in French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, Chinese, Russian or Polish
Other data of interest
* Free admission during the European Heritage Days (19 & 20 September 2026)
* No dogs allowed, except for assistance dogs
* Scooters, bicycles, helmets, non-folding strollers, and bulky luggage are not permitted within the grounds of the Comtal Castle and on the ramparts
Important
* No flash photography allowed inside the castle
* If you arrive by train, you must count a 30-minute walk from the train station