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Save time and skip the long lines outside the castle with this ticket. Explore the courtyards, the archaeological museum, and the recently restored ramparts. Stroll past the double-wall boasting 52 watchtowers, the Great Well, and Château Comtal.
Enjoy a 12-minute film that includes close-up footage of the citadel. You will even receive an informative leaflet (available in 11 languages) that outlines the fascinating history of the castle. This is a self-guided tour and the ticket does not include hotel transfers. The ticket cannot be canceled, amended or rescheduled.
The Château Comtal de Carcassonne is a landmark you cannot miss; from wars and plagues to celebrations and epic love stories, the walls of this castle have seen it all. Appreciators of history, art, and nature will particularly like this visit, with its years of history, ancient frescoes, and dramatic views over the hills! With Carcassonne Castle tickets, here’s what you will see:
Thanks to one of Europe’s largest restoration projects in 1853 by the architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, your Carcassonne Castle ticket includes a visit inside the castle! The interior of the castle is adorned with Roman, Romanesque, and Gothic architectural treasures, embellished by ancient frescoes. Walk along the castle’s drawbridge and visit the central keep. Learn about the legend of Lady Carcas, and uncover 2,500 years’ worth of history.
Built centuries ago, this rampart is known to have preserved ancient round towers (with no roof) superbly. It also boasts over 1,000 years of military architecture and is, therefore, a must-visit site while in Carcassonne. But perhaps the most popular reason to visit is the spectacular view from this circuit. Gaze out at the Montagne Noire (a mountain range) from where you stand and feel at peace with nature!
From the only other Rampart, you will see the picturesque town of Carcassonne, the Pyrenees, the basilica of Saint-Nazaire, and the theater; yet another great place to bask in the magnificence of Carcassonne. You will also be able to climb the square Bishop’s tower, a sturdy construction that straddles both city walls. The Western Medieval Rampart will further give you insight into Viollet-le-Duc’s restoration work.
Carcassonne Castle is open from 10:00 AM to 06:30 PM between April and September (last entry at 5:30 PM). Between October and March, the opening hours are 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM).
Carcassonne Castle is closed on 1 Jan, 1 May & 25 Dec.
The best time of day to visit Carcassonne Castle is during early mornings or before closing at night. The best time of year to visit (for ideal weather) is between April and November.
A shuttle bus runs between the airport and Carcassonne town centre (SNCF railway station). Some shuttle buses (but not all) also stop at the Cité. The shuttle bus timetable is available at the airport website. Moreover, there is a taxi stand right in front of the airport terminal. Qualified drivers are available 24 hours a day - you can contact them at +33 (0) 4 68 71 50 50.
Yes, there are regular trains from Arles, Beziers, Bordeaux, Marseille, Montpellier, Narbonne, Nîmes, Quillan and Toulouse. Carcassonne is on the main Toulouse-Montpellier train route.
Yes, you can fly into Carcassonne's airport (Aéroport Sud de France Carcassonne). From the airport, take the shuttle service to the city center (5€ ) - it leaves 25 minutes after the arrival of each flight. It also offers you one hour’s use of the entire transport system of the city.
The castle is located inside the walled citadel of Carcassonne. You can see it on Google Maps here.
The lockers are not accessible as of now at Carcassonne Castle.
The castle is not wheelchair accessible. However, the cité, ramparts, village, and Basilica St Nazaire are wheelchair accessible.
Audio guides are currently not available at Carcassonne Castle.
Yes, Carcassonne Castle tickets are available. You can book your ticket here.
Yes, your Carcassonne Castle tickets include skip-the-line access.
Your Carcassonne Castle tickets cannot be canceled, amended or rescheduled.
The castle is open between 10:00 AM to 06:30 PM from April to September (last entry at 5:30 PM). Between October and March, the opening hours are 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM).
Several shuttle buses run from Carcassonne Airport to the Cité. The shuttle bus timetable is available on the airport website. There is also a taxi stand right in front of the airport terminal. Drivers are available throughout the day - you can contact them at +33 (0) 4 68 71 50 50.
No, guided tours of Carcassonne Castle are not available at the moment.
No, audio guides are not available for visitors at Carcassonne Castle.
It is recommended that you visit Carcassonne Castle early in the morning or before closing at night. The best time of year to visit (for ideal weather) is between April and November.
Yes. Anyone aged 18 years and below gets free entry into the Carcassonne Castle. Additionally, EU citizens up to the age of 26 years enjoy free admission.