The historical fortress is of amazing beauty. It is very large, but now the restored walls remain only in the castle on the hill, and only fragments remain on the territory of the city. The entrance to the fortress itself is free and you can enter from different sides, go in and see the beautiful cathedral and walk along the picturesque streets. But climbing the wall and entering the Chateau Comtal is already paid. The route starts from the ticket office. I recommend walking around the fortress wall, as there are wonderful panoramas of the surroundings, the city and the towers. But also walking along the wall from below, you can see the power of medieval walls and take a lot of cool photos.
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Сергей Г.
Level 7 Local Expert
February 16
A gorgeous medieval castle. It's like being in a fairy tale movie. Walls, towers, moat - everything is flat. Inside the building is a large Gothic cathedral with stained glass windows and gargoyles. 👍
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Валерий Колесов
Level 18 Local Expert
December 9, 2024
Awesome Very high-quality restoration with preservation of the spirit of antiquity.
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Елена Birds
Level 16 Local Expert
May 11, 2024
Excellent fortress, well preserved, restored in places. We were vacationing in Spain and arrived by car.
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Равиля Янгазина
Level 11 Local Expert
December 19, 2024
Atmospheric! full immersion in the Middle Ages, but without hunger and torture)
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Valery
Level 26 Local Expert
July 23, 2023
The castle of the Cathars in Carcassonne, 53 towers, huge and thick walls. The walls run in many rows, forming a heavily fortified monastery, with streets for living.
Many French historical films were shot in the monastery and its surroundings.
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Andrey Lee
Level 12 Local Expert
March 29, 2024
Being a fan of the Carcassonne game, I was obliged to visit this place. It's impressive. I want to be here again, but more thoughtfully.
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Анвар Н.
Level 21 Local Expert
August 5, 2023
A wonderful town, a fortress! You can have a great time for a few hours. There are many shops with good local brands
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Игорь Бакунов
Level 16 Local Expert
May 1, 2023
An interesting place. They lived in a city under a wall. They were afraid to take a hotel in the fortress, it was unclear how to park. Although, in principle, everything is solvable. It's great to walk around the fortress at night. The feeling of falling into the Middle Ages.
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Вадим
Level 30 Local Expert
April 2, 2024
One of the largest medieval fortresses preserved in excellent condition and maintained in this condition. In January, the evening was sparsely populated, which made Gothic gargoyles and soaring flocks of ravens create a feeling of superstitious fear.
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Екатерина Артемьева
Level 11 Local Expert
March 30, 2024
An amazing place! It is very beautiful and atmospheric, of course, there are a lot of people, but this is not surprising
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Сергей К
Level 25 Local Expert
March 22, 2021
We drove a car along the route - Lloret De Mar - Narbon - Carcassonne and back. I liked the square and the shops near the fortress. We visited the fortress. I really liked everything. I recommend it!
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Игорь Шабалдин
Level 9 Local Expert
June 6, 2023
A gorgeous fortress, you immediately get into the fairy tale about puss in boots!
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Евгений П.
Level 30 Local Expert
April 12, 2020
A medieval fortress town in the south of France.
2500 years of history, from the guide's story I remember only the heroic actions of Madame Carcass against the army of Charlemagne.
Now it is a tourist Mecca, beautifully restored under the direction of architect Eugene Viollet-le-Duc.
There are many shops and restaurants. We even met a Russian-speaking hostess in one souvenir shop.
There is a completely unique welcoming aura there, although it would seem from where?
Maybe from the sweet pronunciation of Bonjour from every door?)
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ТАТЬЯНА ПАВЛЕНКО
Level 16 Local Expert
May 18, 2019
A wonderful tour of the fortress, impressive views and an interesting history of its defense.
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Евгений Сергеевич
Level 11 Local Expert
August 5, 2019
A wonderful castle! Very beautiful, especially at night!
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Татьяна
Level 14 Local Expert
September 8, 2018
A wonderful walk. Magnificent views. The spirit of antiquity