Themed tours of the medieval city of Carcassonne

The Cité de Carcassonne, a medieval fortress

With its imposing walls and 52 towers, the medieval Cité de Carcassonne reflects more than 2,000 years of history and military architecture. Your guide will take you on a lively journey through the centuries, at the heart of an exceptional heritage site.

A tailor-made tour of the Cité de Carcassonne

Four themes are available to enrich your experience.

Each themed tour is like a journey through time, where history is recounted and brought to life before your eyes.

Archaeological tour

Go back to the origins of the city, from the 6th century BC to its restoration by Viollet-le-Duc. Roman remains, Visigothic traces and medieval glory punctuate this dive into the past.

‘The Knights Templar in Carcassonne’ tour

Discover the influence of this religious and military order in Languedoc, their role in the history of the county and their links with the Cathars.

‘Catharism’ tour

Understand this major religious movement, at the heart of the Albigensian Crusade, and its inseparable link with the history of the city.

Medieval Architecture Tour

Observe the different architectural layers of the city and be amazed by the details and anecdotes that bear witness to its prestige over the centuries.