Fortified town of Carcassonne, Carcassonne

Fortified town of Carcassonne is a National Monument of France.

Description

An exceptional, fortified site. Carcassonne was settled as early as the 6th century BC and later became an important Roman town. It was fortified in the 4th century and was a strategic site in the Middle Ages. It took on its definitive shape in the 13th century with the king’s decision to construct the distinctive double-walled ramparts and extend the castle. The city was restored by Viollet-le-Duc in the 19th century and is a testimony to 1,000 years of military architecture and 2,600 years of history. See a 12-minute film combining 3-D images and close-up footage; walk along the galleries, the fortified walls and the north ramparts; discover the stone museum and many other attractions. Designated world heritage site by UNESCO.

Address & Contact

Château Comtal et remparts de la cité de Carcassonne 1, rue Viollet-le-Duc 11000 Carcassonne

tél. : (33) (0)4 68 11 70 70 fax : (33) (0)4 68 11 70 71

Prices

Adults: 8€ Concessions: 5€

Opening times

April to September: from 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. October to March: from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 45 minutes before closing time.

Other dates closed

January 1, May 1, November 1 and 11, December 25

More Information

• See Carcassonne for more local information
• See Places to visit near Fortified town of Carcassonne for other places to visit nearby
• See Fortified town of Carcassonne on the National Monuments website.

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