I was really please with my visit to this museum. Great value for the low entry price…read more Lots of weapons with descriptions of what they are and how they were used and sometimes how they came about existing too. Everything was in great condition, easy to see. There are riddles throughout the museum, and a few things to interact with directly. They make great use of their space. I had a lovely time and would even return.

From the owner: Peinture, faïence, tapisserie C'est dans l'ancien présidial de la sénéchaussée de Carcassonne…read morequ'est installé le musée des Beaux-Arts. Il abrite une collection de peinture allant du XVIIème au XIXème siècle des principales écoles françaises et flamandes, on peut y découvrir également une collection de faïence, de tapisseries et d'objets d'art.

This was the best part of our day. Really interesting, shocking, gory, and fun for kids too. Very…read moreextensive exhibition.

From the owner: Un musée de la torture Ce musée très spécial passe en revue de nombreux instruments de torture tels…read moreque nous avons pu les connaître en Europe, du Moyen-Age à la Révolution française. Les objets exposés, de même que les gravures en tous genres, sont accompagnés d'une explication historique en six langues. Dans un environnement médiéval, la visite peut donner froid dans le dos aux plus tendres d'entre nous.

This is a well maintained castle with 3 km of ramparts. It dates back over 2,000 years and conjure…read morevisions of troubadours and knights. History buffs should probably take a tour, but I was more interested in walking the grounds. I took a one hour train ride from Toulouse. I recommend staying elsewhere and visiting the castle as the city itself is not a stand out culturally and architecturally. From the SNCF station it is about a one mile walk to the Narbonne Gate in the Old City. I used AllTrails to navigate the castle as it is large and it is hard to distinguish where you are otherewise. It took me 90 minutes to walk the circumference of the lower outer gates and the inner city. The castle is FREE but the ramparts are ticketed. Advice: Everyone told me the food is not good here so pack a lunch and eat at the walls or the park at the gate. Many restaurants in the city if you choose otherwise. Sunscreen if it is a sunny day. If you take the train, there are markets along the way even on Sun.

Do you like history, castle at Carcassonne you got served. I did an audio tour. It was well…read moredescribed, the architecture, the view. Carcassonne has a rich history. Walking on The rampas give you a nice view of the city. I watched a medieval fight. It took us a good 4 hours and I am pretty sure there is a lot more to see.

A fantastic self-guided tour. Good interpretive signs. It's clear about 80% of this castle is…read morereconstructed, but it's a great experience. Definitely not disabled accessible. I hope the proceeds go to maintaining the historical components. Amazing views of the castle itself and the city surrounding.

This chateau is registered in UNESCO world heritage site. Fortified city was build in 3rd century…read more The chateau is occupied by crusaders at 12th century. The chateau visit will require ticket entrance. The tickets included the chateau, tower and walls, museum and more. They have the lady Carcas stone statue in the museum. She has keep the Carcassonne from invaders. The museum has some stone carving and painted wall with many centuries old. The castle wall went on the the top of wall with pathways link the entire city. It is amazing to see the towers interior. The visit of chateau comtal is about 1.5 hours.