Tickets for Cité de Carcassonne: Castle + Ramparts + Museum

Southern France's famous fortified medieval city

Cité de Carcassonne

Open today: 11:00 - 16:30

Provider:

Tiqets International B.V.

Registered address: James Wattstraat 77-P, 1097 DL, Amsterdam, NL

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Last admission: 1 hour before closing

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Wheelchair accessible

Smartphone tickets accepted

Last admission: 1 hour before closing

Wheelchair accessible

Instant ticket delivery

Smartphone tickets accepted

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Current exhibitions

Athletes of Olympia, Athletes of Today

Until 12 May 2024

What's included

Access to the Castle and the Ramparts of Cité de Carcassonne

Access to the museum

What's not included

Audioguide

Important information

* Please note that **the access to the ramparts will be closed on the 14th of July** * No dogs allowed, except for assistance dogs

Highlights & Description

Visit this 13th-century citadel, one of France's most impressive historic attractions
Learn about the Romans, Saracens, and Crusaders who tried to claim the castle
Walk the ramparts of the castle and discover its history in the Museum of Carcassonne

Cité de Carcassonne attracts as many visitors each year as the more famous Mont Saint-Michel. With 2,500 years of history, massive 13th-century fortified walls, watchtowers, ramparts, and a castle, a visit to this medieval city makes for a unique experience.

With this ticket, you can walk the massive double wall, as well as the 14th-century Great Well. It's said that the Visigoths hid the treasure of the Temple of Salomon inside. It's never been recovered, so keep your eyes open for anything shiny.

The Gauls settled in Carcassonne in the 3rd century BC, and then along came the Romans, as well as merchants, crusaders, and itinerant travelers. The history contained in these walls is staggering.

And yet, in the 19th century, Napoleon decided to demolish it. Thankfully, a campaign to save it was successful, and after restoration, the Cité is rightfully a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Instructions

Use the ticket holders' line and show your smartphone ticket at the entrance
Please note that big bags and suitcases are not allowed and there are no lockers on site
Reduced ticket “end of day” available onsite at the cash desk, valid from 15:30 in low season (Oct-March) and 17:00 in high season (April - Sept)