Entrance ticket to the Castle High Season

  • French
  • English
  • Spaning

Presentation

Self-guided tour of the Château and the Ramparts of the Cité de Carcassonne for the High Season.

THIS TICKET IS ONLY VALID FROM APRIL 1st TO SEPTEMBER 30th. Your ticket will not work outside this period.

Self-guided tour of the Castle and Ramparts of the City of Carcassonne
The "Self-guided tour" gives access to the château comtal and its ramparts, its archaeological museum and its shop. It continues with a panoramic visit of the ramparts offering magnificent views of the landscape and the fortifications of the medieval city. 

Attention, thank you to ensure the opening of the castle before buying a ticket. The Castle is NOT managed by the Tourist Office.

The Château is free to visit during The European Heritage Days.

 Between November 1st and March 30th, the castle is free every 1st Sunday of the month.

The date displayed on your ticket corresponds to the purchase date.It is valid for 3 years during the selected period (here from April 1st to September 30th each year for 3 years).

To know

  • Free admission for European Union citizens under 26 years old.
  • Free admission for holders of: a Centre des monuments nationaux card, a French Ministry of Culture pass, the Centre des monuments nationaux Laissez-Passer, architecture students, job seekers (upon presentation of a certificate issued within the last 6 months), recipients of social benefits or persons covered by social assistance programs, one accompanying adult per civilian disabled visitor, one accompanying adult per war-disabled visitor, holders of the Education Pass.
  • All tickets and products are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
  • Pets are NOT allowed.
  • School groups and educational centers must contact the château directly.
  • Groups of more than 9 people visiting independently must contact the château directly.
  • THIS TICKET IS ONLY VALID FOR VISITS BETWEEN OCTOBER 1 AND MARCH 31. Your ticket will not be valid outside this period.
  • After purchasing your ticket, you will receive an email within approximately 15 minutes. Thank you for your patience.
Information
  • Language :
    • French
    • English
    • Spaning
  • Category :
    • Museums, Castles
  • Duration :
    • 1 h
  • From :
    • 26 years old
Destination
1 Place Viollet le duc
Cité Médiévale
11000
CARCASSONNE
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 43.20699
Longitude : 2.36398