Admission every day except the last 2 hours of the day from June to September

From 2 June to 30 September: 19 €
From 1 October to 31 March: 13 €

Whether you are alone, with family or friends, the site is yours! Explore the castle and its rooms, the ramparts, the main courtyard, etc. at your own pace.
During your journey, our agents will be available to provide you with information and answer your questions. Short mediations may punctuate your visit.
This free stroll perfectly complements a guided tour.
Duration: Variable depending on your pace

Admission ticket, self-guided tour of the monument

From 2 June to 30 September : 13 €

Whether you are alone, with family or friends, the site is yours! Explore the castle and its rooms, the ramparts, the main courtyard, etc. at your own pace.
During your journey, our agents will be available to provide you with information and answer your questions. Short mediations may punctuate your visit.
This free stroll perfectly complements a guided tour.
Duration: Variable depending on your pace

Discover the ‘secrets of the monument’ with the Privilege tour, which will open many doors for you by giving you unprecedented access to the hidden areas of the monument...
Plunge into the heart of Carcassonne's 2,800-year history, its castle and its ramparts, and explore the towers and rooms usually closed to visitors. 
Take advantage of the cool morning air or the beautiful light at the end of the day to enjoy an unforgettable experience off the beaten track
From age 12
Duration: 1h30

The self-guided tour of the Castle and Ramparts is included with your ticket for the guided tour.
We recommend that you take it before the guided tour - after the guided tour, you won't have enough time to fully enjoy the monument.

Ideal for everyone, this tour will take you through 2,800 years of history and the monument's emblematic areas. In just 1 hour, you'll have all the keys you need to understand this world-famous monument. 
At the end of the tour, you can continue exploring at your own pace.
Duration: 1 hour

Before or after your guided tour, explore the monument at your own pace on the self-guided tour route. 

Ideal for everyone, this tour will take you through 2,800 years of history and the monument's emblematic areas. In just 1 hour, you'll have all the keys you need to understand this world-famous monument. 
At the end of the tour, you can continue exploring at your own pace.
Duration: 1 hour

The self-guided tour of the Castle and Ramparts is included with your ticket for the guided tour.
We recommend that you take it before the guided tour - after the guided tour, you won't have enough time to fully enjoy the monument.