53308SWE
Biarritz, Carcassonne, Provence
Routes
Carcassonne walking tour of the Cité with TM, no entrances
NB – Adjust timings according to where you will be overnighting in Provence.
- The Château Comtal can only be visited on a guided tour in French (approx. 40 minutes.) Most groups do not do this.
- There are many souvenir shops in the Cité. Advise the group that if they buy swords etc., such items must be properly packaged for security purposes in respect of their return flight. (MOST teachers are against this as they cause issues State side on the way home.)
Visit
Set down on the bus drop off (see map) and make a rendezvous with your driver for departure. There are relatively good public toilets on your left as you walk towards the entrance – Porte Narbonnaise.
Carcassonne Bus Drop Off:
Lead the group through the double curtain wall. You don’t have to guide, but it’s a good idea to lead straight along the central street (full of souvenir shops selling weapons from all periods) until you see the Château Comtal ahead to your right. Point it out to the group.
Take the street to your left and lead the group into Place Marcou (great place for lunch – lots of cafés/restaurants selling local dishes).
From the Place Marcou take the street to your right (following the inner wall). Keep walking for a few minutes. Eventually you come to the Basilique St. Nazaire (there are more public toilets on your right).
Give free time to explore.
If time allows they can visit the Chateau as individuals – 13€ or free Under 18. It is possible to reserve a school group visit in advance (35 max + 2 adults) for 40€. Call 04 68 11 70 70. This also gives access to the South and West facing Remparts. Allow 45 mins – 1 hour.
There is an ATM machine on your left, just before you turn into the Place Marcou from the main street.