Château Comtal and Carcassonne city tours and tickets
Tickets for the Château Comtal in the fortified city of Carcassonne
Discover the Château Comtal of Carcassonne and the ramparts, a UNESCO World Heritage site located at the heart of the fortified city.
Private tour of the Carcassonne citadel by night
Discover the beautiful medieval citadel of Carcassonne under the moonlight, learn about its history and see the Saint-Nazaire basilica.
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Medieval Carcassonne exploration game and tour
Go on a fun Carcassonne walking tour where you will follow clues to discover amazing places and local stories using your smartphone.
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Trip to Carcassonne the fortified city from Toulouse
Book a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Carcassonne! Departure from Toulouse, discounts on attractions and tips.
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Celebration private tour of the Carcassonne citadel
Pick the guide that best suits your interests to visit the most impressive medieval citadel in Europe and share a drink in a glamorous luxury hotel!
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Private luxury tour of the Carcassonne citadel
Walk along the cobbled streets of the medieval citadel to see its military power and relive its 2600 years of history.
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Toulouse to Carcassonne and Albi Private Sightseeing Tour
Book now your private sightseeing tour in a Minivan with an American driver-guide from Toulouse to Carcassone, and discover all the wonders of the Cathar country.
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The inside story
Carcassonne was the seat of power of the Counts of Carcassonne, and then of the famous Trencavel family in the 12th century. Following the Albigensian Crusade (1209-1229), when the Royal forces seized Carcassonne, accusing it of complicity with the Cathars, it became a Royal fortress governed by a seneschal.
In the 19th century, the city was on the verge of demolition and was used as a stone quarry. For over 50 years (1853-1911), Viollet-le-Duc and his successor Paul Boeswillwald gave it back its medieval appearance, destroying the secondary constructions between the outer walls, using grey roofing stone for the towers, and restoring the décors and hoardings. In the 1960s, the Gallo-Roman towers were topped with tiles.