• Carcassonne Center - Begin the exploration by discovering the ramparts and the main panoramic viewpoints. Then, enter the City to explore the exterior of the Château Comtal, the City streets, the Basilica of Saint Nazaire, and the Hotel de la Cité. This walking tour offers a detailed insight into the city of Carcassonne and its medieval history. It highlights the significant era of the 12th and 13th centuries, focusing on the time of the Cathars and knights like Trencavel (lord of Carcassonne) and Xabert de Barbaira, who bravely defended the people during the crusade led by Pope Innocent III and Simon de Montfort.
• Chateau et Remparts de la Cite de Carcassonne - Following the city tour, enter the castle to visit the museum. Then, ascend to the top of the ramparts for a panoramic and photographic tour of the city and the castle.

• National speaker guide

• Castle entrance fee reduced rate of 11.50 per free adult under 18 years

It is the passion for the history of the Cathar knights and castles that will completely draw you into this very powerful story of the Albigensian crusade. The tour guide will transport you very quickly into the events and will allow you to truly understand the strong and exceptional personality of the lords who fought with few resources and a lot of courage against a very large army. You will learn in clear terms who the Cathars were. You will want to visit the other sites of Aude which are just as fascinating: Cathar castles, abbeys, corsair villages… which will be discussed during the visit.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.