Top Carcassonne Arts & Design

Fast and Easy Access. Visit one of the most famous landmarks with a pre-booked entry ticket and start exploring right away. Your ticket will be sent to you by email 24 hours before your visit — please remember to check your inbox and spam folder. Self-guided exploration – discover the Château Comtal (Count's Castle), towers, ramparts, and preserved rooms independently Panoramic rampart walk – enjoy stunning views over the medieval city and surrounding Languedoc countryside Family-friendly visit – ideal for children and adults, complete with fascinating tales of medieval life PLEASE NOTE: IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SKIP OR BYPASS SECURITY CHECKS AT THE ENTRANCE. DURING THE HIGH SEASON, WAITING TIMES FOR SECURITY MAY TAKE UP TO ONE HOUR.

Explore Medieval Carcassonne at your pace without having to stick to rigid tour itineraries while listening to an audio guide. This self-guided tour, narrated by a historian, allows you to discover "killing zones" where enemies were trapped during the medieval period. Enjoy unlimited use before and after your booking date, ensuring flexibility and convenience. Simply install the Voice Map app, enter your unique code, and start your adventure. You can even enjoy a virtual tour from home!

Discover Carcassonne at your own pace, without the constraints of a guided tour, using this great app that’s part tour, part escape game, and part treasure hunt—once downloaded, it works offline, saving you roaming charges. Follow clues and solve puzzles to reach your next location. Pass by spots like Chapelle Notre Dame de la Santé, built as a plague hospital, and the Museum of the Inquisition, learning as you go.