Landmarks

Carcassonne Castle & Ramparts Tickets

Carcassonne Castle ramparts with tourists exploring medieval fortifications in Carcassonne, France.

Carcassonne castle museum artefact display with medieval armor and weapons.

Carcassonne Castle ramparts with tourists exploring medieval stone walls in Carcassonne, France.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

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Benefit from entry into France’s impressive historic attraction, the Carcassonne Castle, and take in its fortified walls, ramparts, and galleries!

Turn back time to the 13th century and discover the popular Cité de Carcassonne for a historical treat.

Once claimed by Romans, Saracens, Visigoths, and Crusaders, it is now your time to explore its hidden treasures.

Walk past fortified walls, watchtowers, ramparts, the Great Well, the Salle Pierre Embry, and the Count’s Castle.

Climb the square Bishop’s Tower, the sturdy construction that straddles both city walls.

Fun fact: Carcassonne was the first fortress to use hoardings in times of siege.

Entry to Carcassonne Castle & Ramparts

Access to the castle courtyards, archaeological museum, and ramparts

Multilingual leaflets available in French, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, or Polish

Guided tour

Transfers

Audio guide (available for rent on-site for 3 Euros)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from Spain, Germany, United Kingdom and over 44 countries have loved this experience
Monique
Jun, 2025Verified booking
4/5
We had done some reading so we decided to go to Carcasonne castle/city on Monday. Ordered tickets online a few days earlier, at 10am, before the heat really hit. We had some trouble finding a parking spot, but P2 was near the entrance to the city wall. We had been given an address from the ticket site. However, we did not know that you had to be inside the city wall for ticket control. Once there, it went perfectly, in one go, while there was already a queue at the ticket office, which we could pass on the left. Inside we could choose to first walk around the city walls, or the inside of the castle. Because of the 36 degrees expected later, we opted for outside first. The whole round v 1 hour, we walked. Beautiful views and relatively few people on the wall, so good choice. Be careful not to walk through gates or chains that are closed, because you can easily accidentally stand outside the castle and NOT be allowed in. Especially for those whose French is not too good ... After the round outside, we visited the inside. Nice to see, although we have seen nicer interiors of castles. But nice for the complete picture of Carcasonne. After leaving the closed part, still walked around in the open part inside the city walls. For those who have less budget, that too is already fun to see and will only cost you a parking fee. Speaking of which, that was not too bad for us, 15 euros for 3.5/4 hours of parking. Tips : Book a time slot online in advance , saves waiting time and you can move on smoothly. Footwear recommended : sneakers or shoes you can climb, lots of boulders and stairs.
Robert
Jun, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Booking the tickets was very straightforward. The location was easy to find and the pre-purchased tickets allowed quick entry. The walk along the ramparts was very enjoyable and informative. Overall an excellent experience.
Alla
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Easy transaction and directions regarding Carcassone castle. The best option was English language, very helpful when you travel in France!:) Thanks!☺️
Della
Jun, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The city is magnificent! The view from the ramparts is top-notch!
Ulrike
Jun, 2025Verified booking
4/5
The digital ticket purchase and the subsequent access were problem-free and without waiting.

Travel back in time to the 13th century and drink in views of the citadel that was once claimed by Romans, Visigoths, Saracens, and Crusaders! Look out for the massive 13th-century fortified walls, ramparts, watchtowers, and a castle that will bring this citadel’s remarkable history to life!

Step into the world of medieval trade and travel at the Cité de Carcassonne, much like the beloved board game, Carcassonne! Walk past the double wall boasting 52 watchtowers, the Great Well, and the Count’s Castle, Château Comtal. Carcassonne was slated for demolition in the 19th century, but you can still walk the ramparts today, thanks to one of Europe’s largest restoration projects.

What to bring

It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes for the day-long tour.

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Smoking is prohibited inside the castle.

Additional information

Entry is free for disabled guests with an accompanying adult, jobseekers (on presentation of a certificate less than 6 months old), and holders of a valid education pass or culture pass.

To avoid large crowds at the entrance, it is recommended to arrive 1 hour after the monument opens.

The museum will remain closed for safety reasons.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

If you have purchased reduced-price or free tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

Ticket redemption point

Redeem your ticket at Château et Remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne.

Address: 1 Rue Viollet le Duc, 11000 Carcassonne, France.

Get directions to the redemption point