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

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

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

From 15 July to 13 September 2025
This combined ticket entitles you to visit the monument during the day and take the night tour that same evening.
EDITION 2025 : In the Footsteps of a Visionary
The night tour Remparts et Lumières is an extraordinary journey through the history and legends of the medieval city. As soon as the sun goes down, take your night watch in the company of the architect Viollet-le-Duc ! Join him on an odyssey through the towers and ramparts of the City, where he dedicated nearly 35 years of his life. Your walk around the ramparts will take you from the Narbonnaise gate to the main courtyard of the Count’s castle. Between a sound journey and a light show, REMPARTS ET LUMIÈRES is a unique immersive experience to discover at nightfall the fortifications classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.

From 22 to 26 September  at 3-30 pm
Greetings sisters and brothers,
We encourage festival goers to follow in the footsteps of The Guv’. The special tour in english will be available this year again. Although the authorization to visit the secret locations has been withdrawn. It was a real privilege to see those for the last 2 editions of Convenanza. But you’ll learn what’s the link between the festival and the Cathars (Why the name Convenanza for a start) and the history of the monument.