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Museum of the Inquisition in the Medieval City of Carcassonne

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Duration 1h

Carcassonne (Aude) ~ Occitanie

From 9€ per person

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A gripping journey into the heart of the Inquisition

Step into history at the Inquisition Museum in the heart of the medieval city of Carcassonne. Discover the secrets of the Cathars, torture instruments, and trials that shaped the Middle Ages. A must-see for history lovers and thrill seekers.

Your visit program at the Inquisition Museum

A museum steeped in history

Located in a majestic 17th-century building, the Inquisition Museum immerses you in the dark history of the Inquisition. Through realistic scenes and wax figures, discover interrogation methods and punishments inflicted on heretics until the French Revolution.

Objects and torture instruments

The museum displays replicas of torture instruments used by French and Spanish inquisitors. Each piece tells of an era dominated by intolerance and fanaticism, offering a reflection on the excesses of the past.

The Cathars and their castles

Continue your visit with the history of the main Cathar castles, legendary symbols of resistance. These fortresses are an integral part of regional memory and the Inquisition context.

Dungeons and trials

End with an exploration of dungeons and trial scenes. This gripping immersion reveals the terrible journey of heretics, from interrogations to condemnations. An experience that leaves no one indifferent.

The little extras (we love)

A striking experience that gives chills and captivates from start to finish.

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    A unique immersion into the history of the Inquisition

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    Discover Cathar castles and the medieval city

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    Realistic scenes and striking historical objects

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Prices and terms of sale

Prices

Adulte 11€
De 5 à 14 ans 8.5€
Étudiant de 14 à 18 ans, si plus, présentation de la carte étudiant 9.5€

The price includes

  • Entrance to the Museum of the Inquisition & the Dungeons

Conditions & Validity

Book today and come whenever you want, within the limits of the indicated opening days and hours

Open all year round, 7 days a week

  • From September to June: from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • July and August: from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

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Museum of the Inquisition in the Medieval City of Carcassonne

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