Practical information
Here you'll find all the practical information you need to prepare your visit to the castle and ramparts of the city of Carcassonne.
Opening hours
April 1st to September 30
10h - 18h15
Last entrance to château: 17h
Last entrance to ramparts: 17h45
October 1st to March 31
9:30 am - 4:45 pm
Last entrance to château: 3:45 pm
Last entrance to ramparts: 4:15 pm
Closed January 1st, May 1th and December 25
Rates
Limited number of places.
Reservations strongly recommended.
For individuals | |
Individual ticket | 9,50 € |
Partnership rate | 7,5 € |
Valid proof of identity must be produced or access to the visit will be refused. | |
Free admission | |
Valid proof must be presented, otherwise access to the visit will be refused. |
For groups | |
Group rate | 7,50 € |
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AudioguideAudioguides are available in 3 languages (French, English, Spanish). | 3 € |
Discovery tour
For individuals | |
Adult price | 13 € |
7-17 years old and special public | 8 € |
Free | |
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For groups | |
Adult group rate | 285 € |
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Conference tour
For individuals | |
Adult rate | 17 € |
7-17 years old and special public | 6 € |
Free | |
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Adult group rate | 375 € |
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Payment method
- cash
- credit cards
- check
- Culture check
- chèques-vacances (ANCV)
- chèque Lire (in-store only)
- Pass Culture
Access and transport
Castle and ramparts of the city of Carcassonne
1, rue Violet-le-Duc11000 Carcassonne
By car
From Perpignan: exit n° 1, A 9 towards Narbonne then A 61, exit n° 24, then N 113 towards Carcassonne center
From Montpellier: exit no. 4, A 9 towards Perpignan then A 61, exit no. 24, then N 113 towards Carcassonne center
From Toulouse: exit n° 7, A 6, exit n° 23 then N 113 towards Carcassonne center
Services and visiting conditions
Service offers
- Self-guided tour
- Discovery tour
- Conference tour
Terms of service
- Animals prohibited (except guide dogs and assistance dogs)
- No touching of works exhibited in the château
- No flash photography allowed inside the château
- Lockers: not accessible
- Stroller parking
- Suitcases not permitted
- Toilets
- Bookshop
Disabled
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