Carcassonne Audioguided walking tour 2h30 and 27 audios

The Medieval City of Carcassonne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a must for history and culture enthusiasts. In one day, explore emblematic places such as the Cathedral of Saint Michael, the Château Comtal and the Canal du Midi. Stroll through the Bastide Saint-Louis, sample local specialities on Place Carnot and admire the magnificent views from the ramparts. This immersive tour allows you to dive into the unique atmosphere of this bewitching city. - Discover the Medieval City and its impressive fortified walls - Visit historical monuments such as the Château Comtal and the Basilica of Saint Nazaire - Enjoy a lively atmosphere on Place Carnot, ideal for tasting local dishes - Explore the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on foot or by boat

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   Carcassonne Cathedral

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   You arrived in front of St. Michael's Cathedral. It was she who dethroned the Basilica of Saint Nazaire in the medieval city in 1803, stealing its cathedral status.

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   Stop 2

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   Here, we will turn left, but if you continue a little bit in Rue Aimé Ramond, you will come across the Maison de l’Ambassador on your left, at number 50.

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   Les Halles Prosper Montagne

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   Here you are in front of a building that will interest more than one: the halls of Carcassonne. Built in the middle of the 18th century, this ancient grain hall was located on the Pilar Square, the place where thieves were exposed to punish them.

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   Place Carnot

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   You are now in Place Carnot, the living heart of the city. Ideal for a drink or a taste of local specialities in the restaurant, it is one of the busiest places in Carcassonne.

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   Eglise Saint-Vincent de Carcassonne

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   The church of Saint Vincent is particularly interesting because it allows you to climb to the top of the bell tower to enjoy a panoramic view of Carcassonne, in exchange for a few euros!

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   BASTION SAINT-MARTIAL

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   Take a look on your left: the wall that stands here is part of the bastion of Saint Martin, built in the 16th century.

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   Stop 7

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   We are in the square André Chénier, named after this poet and French journalist who was guillotined in Paris in 1794, in the middle of the Revolution.

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   Eglise des Carmes

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   It was in the 13th century that this church was built in the heart of the Bastide, in 1297 exactly. It follows, like most of the city's churches, an architecture based on the Southern Gothic style

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   Take a look on your left: here you are in front of the Inn of Rolland, the current Carcassonne City Inn.

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    Musee des Beaux-Arts

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    The beautiful building in front of you is the Museum of Fine Arts.

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    Stop 11

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    Facing the Museum of Fine Arts, Gambetta Square is a small, peaceful place where it is pleasant to take a break. It was built in 1861 as Place du Charbon, then Place Sainte-Cécile.

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    Carcassonne Center

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    The Pont-Neuf, in opposition to the Pont-Vieux, which is directly opposite, was built in 1840 to allow a second access between the medieval city and the lower town.

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    Here you are in Trivalle Street, located in the oldest part of the city. At the foot of the city, it follows the path of the ancient Roman road that connected Narbonne to Toulouse

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    Stop 14

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    Behind this wall lies Notre-Dame de l’Abbaye, an ancient monastery that comes straight from the Middle Ages.

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    Buste De Dame Carcas

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    Here you are in front of a statue of great importance to Carcassonne.

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    Porte Narbonnaise

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    You are in front of what is today the main entrance to the medieval city. The Narbonne Gate, which is actually on the Narbonne side, is an impressive fortification that provided protection for the city.

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    Stop 17

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    The large gate in front of you corresponds to the entrance to the castle. It is a barbacane, installed here to protect it.

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    Carcassonne Center

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    With more than 2 million visitors per year, the medieval city of Carcassonne is one of the most visited sites in France.

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    Carcassonne

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    Come on, let's get down to a little historical break. If you have ever listened to the audio guide that tells the history of the city, you have understood that Carcassonne was, for several centuries, a feudalism.

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    The Basilica of Saint-Nazaire-et-Saint-Celse, of its full name, is the first building restored by Viollet-le-Duc during his great restoration of the city.

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    La Porte D'aude

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    You leave here from the Medieval City through the Porte d’Aude, which is next to the castle. I'm sure this setting means something to you...

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    Eglise Saint-Gimer

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    The church of Saint-Gimer is not as old as the fortifications of the medieval city. Indeed, it was not built until 1859, by Viollet-Le-Duc.

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    Stop 23

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    On your right, located at the entrance to the Pont-Vieux, stands the former royal linen factory.

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    Stop 24

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    We will now cross the Pont-Vieux de Carcassonne, which allows us to cross the Aude and connect the two parts of the city.

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    Chapelle Notre Dame de la Sante

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    This small chapel on your left is well named after her: there used to be a large hospital right next to her.

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    La Bastide Saint-Louis

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    You may have already understood this, but Carcassonne is divided into two parts: the Medieval City, perched on its rocky outcrop and surrounded by its suburbs, and the lower town, called the Bastide Saint-Louis, which is on the other side of the Aude.

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    Stop 27

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    Here you are in the place of General de Gaulle. Here, we come across what was once one of the most important buildings in the city: the Porte des Jacobins, on your right, marks the entrance to the lower town of Carcassonne.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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