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The Cité de Carcassonne is a “must see” when traveling in France. this is a miedieval beauty and the biggest fortified City in Europe. You will be amazed by its old stones and its history.
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Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Starts: Toulouse, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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The Cité de Carcassonne is a “must see” when traveling in France. this is a miedieval beauty and the biggest fortified City in Europe. You will be amazed by its old stones and its history.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Castelnaudary Tourisme, Place de la Republique Republic Square, 11400 Castelnaudary France
We first stop on the way at Castelnaudary to see the Canal du Midi « Grand Bassin » and the St Roch lock, a listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne, A61 West Sur la Rive droite de l’Aude, 11000 Carcassonne Center, Carcassonne France
Then we visit La Cité de Carcassonne that is known for its UNESCO World Heritage listed walled city. A medieval fortress settlement with a history that exceeds two and a half thousand years and has over 3 km of walls with 52 towers.
The Cité is a beautiful and interesting place to visit. Strolling through the medieval village with its tiny and twisted alleys, the beautiful little buildings next to impressive buildings like the Basilique St-Nazaire, give you a hint of how life must have been. The inner detail-orientated arrangements transport the medieval charm and impress you at every other corner in this town. Make sure to walk with open eyes through the alleys!
Duration: 2 hours
