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Carcassonne Guides

Everything for your visit — the medieval city, the castle and tickets, the history and the Cathars, plus day trips to Toulouse and Albi. New guides publish regularly.

The Medieval City

The Cité, its castle, walls and streets.

What to See in Carcassonne

The essential sights in one coherent walk.

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One Day in Carcassonne: The Perfect Itinerary

A full day, hour by hour.

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Best Things to Do in Carcassonne

Ranked, from castle to Canal du Midi.

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Carcassonne Walking Tour: Best Route

From the station through the Bastide to the fortress.

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Carcassonne Castle Guide

Everything about the Château Comtal.

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Carcassonne Castle Tickets

What's free and what needs a ticket.

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Carcassonne Walls: Visiting the Ramparts

Free vs paid wall access.

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Carcassonne Medieval City Guide

How the double walls and gates worked.

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Château Comtal: Is the Interior Worth It?

An honest visit / no-visit call.

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Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus

Stained glass and a Romanesque-Gothic mix.

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Old Town vs Bastide Saint-Louis

Why you shouldn't skip the lower town.

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Hidden Gems in Carcassonne

Overlooked corners beyond the castle.

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History & Legends

Romans, Visigoths, Cathars and kings.

History of Carcassonne

Romans, Visigoths, Cathars and kings.

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The Cathars in Carcassonne

What really happened.

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The Albigensian Crusade Explained

Through the story of Carcassonne.

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Visiting & Practicalities

When to come, where to eat, family and evenings.

Is Carcassonne Worth Visiting?

Who will love it — and why.

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Best Time to Visit Carcassonne

Weather, crowds and events.

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Carcassonne at Night

What to see after sunset.

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Carcassonne Festival Guide

Summer concerts inside the walls.

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What to Eat in Carcassonne

Cassoulet, duck and local sweets.

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Carcassonne with Kids

A medieval family day out.

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Canal du Midi in Carcassonne

Walks, boats and history.

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Day Trips: Toulouse & Albi

The wider region and the two-city bundle.

Toulouse to Carcassonne Day Trip

Train, timing and itinerary.

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Carcassonne to Toulouse

How to travel and what to see.

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Two Days in Toulouse and Carcassonne

A logical two-city itinerary.

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Best Day Trips from Toulouse

Carcassonne, Albi and more.

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Canal du Midi: Toulouse to Carcassonne

The route between the two cities.

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Carcassonne to Albi Day Trip

Is it worth it?

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Albi vs Carcassonne

Which medieval city should you visit?

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Cathar Country Road Trip

Carcassonne, Albi and Toulouse.

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