Carcassonne Audioguided walking tour 2h30 and 27 audios

Duration2h 30m

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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

The Medieval City of Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a must for history and culture enthusiasts. In one day, explore emblematic places such as the Cathedral of Saint Michael, the Château Comtal and the Canal du Midi. Stroll through the Bastide Saint-Louis, sample local specialities on Place Carnot and admire the magnificent views from the ramparts. This immersive tour allows you to dive into the unique atmosphere of this bewitching city.

- Discover the Medieval City and its impressive fortified walls
- Visit historical monuments such as the Château Comtal and the Basilica of Saint Nazaire
- Enjoy a lively atmosphere on Place Carnot, ideal for tasting local dishes
- Explore the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on foot or by boat

What's included

Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
27 immersive audio comments along the way (History...)
Immediate access to the audioguided circuit, no tickets or materials to collect
Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
Text transcripts of all audio content
Admire the hidden gems that lie off the beaten track
Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...

Entrance fees to paid establishments along the route...
Headphones or headphones (optional)

What to expect

Carcassonne Cathedral
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You arrived in front of St. Michael's Cathedral. It was she who dethroned the Basilica of Saint Nazaire in the medieval city in 1803, stealing its cathedral status.
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Here, we will turn left, but if you continue a little bit in Rue Aimé Ramond, you will come across the Maison de l’Ambassador on your left, at number 50.
Les Halles Prosper Montagne
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Here you are in front of a building that will interest more than one: the halls of Carcassonne. Built in the middle of the 18th century, this ancient grain hall was located on the Pilar Square, the place where thieves were exposed to punish them.
Place Carnot
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You are now in Place Carnot, the living heart of the city. Ideal for a drink or a taste of local specialities in the restaurant, it is one of the busiest places in Carcassonne.
Eglise Saint-Vincent de Carcassonne
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The church of Saint Vincent is particularly interesting because it allows you to climb to the top of the bell tower to enjoy a panoramic view of Carcassonne, in exchange for a few euros!
BASTION SAINT-MARTIAL
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Take a look on your left: the wall that stands here is part of the bastion of Saint Martin, built in the 16th century.
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We are in the square André Chénier, named after this poet and French journalist who was guillotined in Paris in 1794, in the middle of the Revolution.
Eglise des Carmes
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It was in the 13th century that this church was built in the heart of the Bastide, in 1297 exactly. It follows, like most of the city's churches, an architecture based on the Southern Gothic style
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Take a look on your left: here you are in front of the Inn of Rolland, the current Carcassonne City Inn.
Musee des Beaux-Arts
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The beautiful building in front of you is the Museum of Fine Arts.
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Facing the Museum of Fine Arts, Gambetta Square is a small, peaceful place where it is pleasant to take a break. It was built in 1861 as Place du Charbon, then Place Sainte-Cécile.
Carcassonne Center
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The Pont-Neuf, in opposition to the Pont-Vieux, which is directly opposite, was built in 1840 to allow a second access between the medieval city and the lower town.
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Here you are in Trivalle Street, located in the oldest part of the city. At the foot of the city, it follows the path of the ancient Roman road that connected Narbonne to Toulouse
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Behind this wall lies Notre-Dame de l’Abbaye, an ancient monastery that comes straight from the Middle Ages.
Buste De Dame Carcas
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Here you are in front of a statue of great importance to Carcassonne.
Porte Narbonnaise
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You are in front of what is today the main entrance to the medieval city. The Narbonne Gate, which is actually on the Narbonne side, is an impressive fortification that provided protection for the city.
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The large gate in front of you corresponds to the entrance to the castle. It is a barbacane, installed here to protect it.
Carcassonne Center
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With more than 2 million visitors per year, the medieval city of Carcassonne is one of the most visited sites in France.
Carcassonne
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Come on, let's get down to a little historical break. If you have ever listened to the audio guide that tells the history of the city, you have understood that Carcassonne was, for several centuries, a feudalism.
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The Basilica of Saint-Nazaire-et-Saint-Celse, of its full name, is the first building restored by Viollet-le-Duc during his great restoration of the city.
La Porte D'aude
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You leave here from the Medieval City through the Porte d’Aude, which is next to the castle. I'm sure this setting means something to you...
Eglise Saint-Gimer
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The church of Saint-Gimer is not as old as the fortifications of the medieval city. Indeed, it was not built until 1859, by Viollet-Le-Duc.
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On your right, located at the entrance to the Pont-Vieux, stands the former royal linen factory.
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We will now cross the Pont-Vieux de Carcassonne, which allows us to cross the Aude and connect the two parts of the city.
Chapelle Notre Dame de la Sante
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This small chapel on your left is well named after her: there used to be a large hospital right next to her.
La Bastide Saint-Louis
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You may have already understood this, but Carcassonne is divided into two parts: the Medieval City, perched on its rocky outcrop and surrounded by its suburbs, and the lower town, called the Bastide Saint-Louis, which is on the other side of the Aude.
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Here you are in the place of General de Gaulle. Here, we come across what was once one of the most important buildings in the city: the Porte des Jacobins, on your right, marks the entrance to the lower town of Carcassonne.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.

End point

We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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