On your guided tour agenda
Itinerary of the visit of Bastide Saint-Louis
Starting point: Museum of Fine Arts
Your visit begins in front of the Museum of Fine Arts, before admiring the elegant Murat mansion with its wrought-iron balconies and majestic pediment. Here, the story of Carcassonne’s private mansions comes alive through refined architecture and timeless heritage.
Heritage and spirituality
The tour continues to the Jacobins Gate, the last remaining vestige of the four original entrances to the Bastide. You then step into Saint-Michel Cathedral, built in 1247 under the reign of Louis IX, where soaring vaults and gothic details immerse you in medieval history.
Market atmosphere on Place Carnot
You pass under the 17th-century covered market, once the city’s grain trading hub, before reaching Place Carnot. Here, the old pillory site still whispers of past traditions, narrated vividly by your guide.
Ending at the Canal du Midi harbor
The visit concludes at the Canal du Midi harbor, inaugurated in 1810 and today listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s the perfect spot to round off the experience, with the option to extend your day with a boat ride or leisurely stroll along the water.
The itinerary may vary depending on the guide.
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Prices and terms of sale
The price includes
- Guided tour of La Bastide by a regional or national tour guide.
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Tours available in French, English, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, and French Sign Language.
The price does not include
- Personal expenses.
- Transportation.
Options & Extras
- Cassoulet lunch.
- Accommodation.
- Guided tour of the Cité.
- Guided tour of the Château Comtal.
- Cruise on the Canal du Midi.
- Cancellation insurance.
- Tours available in Japanese, Chinese, Russian, etc. Contact us on +33 (0)4 68 11 40 76.
Conditions & Validity
- Tours available all year round.
- Advance booking required: 3 working days.
- 1 guide per group of 1 to 30 people.
Réservation : Guided tour of the bastide of Carcassonne 1½ hours