Théâtre Jean-AlaryCarcassonne CathedralSt Michael's fountainMaison Joë BousquetÉglise Saint-Vincent de CarcassonneFontaine monumentalePetit fauneHôtel de RollandMercuryMusée des Beaux-Arts de CarcassonneNotre-Dame-de-SantéPont-VieuxFormer royal cloth factoryLa statue de Notre Dame de la consolation
WALKING TOUR ⭐️ PREMIUM AUDIO TOUR

Exploring Timeless Carcassonne: A Journey Through History & Culture

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An audio guided tour by Jenny Multilingual, The Tourist

Welcome to Carcassonne! On this GPS guided audio tour, we will visit 14 stops on a route of 2.23km. This tour focusses mainly on general tourism.

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Théâtre Jean-Alary

Théâtre Jean-AlarySight

A historic theatre building, the Théâtre Jean-Alary, was built on the site of a former Jacobin convent. The theatre was built in the 1930s in an Art Deco style and has a capacity of 850 seats, hosting various shows from October to May.

Carcassonne Cathedral

Carcassonne CathedralSight

A Catholic cathedral in Carcassonne, France, built in the 13th century as a parish church and later rebuilt as a fortified church after war damage. It was elevated to cathedral status in 1803 and is currently used by the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter.

St Michael's fountain

St Michael's fountainSight

A fountain featuring lion-headed masks adorn the streets of Lyon, namely Rue Courtejaire and Rue de Verdun with bronze mascarons, and Rue Voltaire with a cast iron one, originally from the Saint-Michel church.

Maison Joë Bousquet

Maison Joë BousquetSight

A 16th-century mansion converted into a museum and cultural venue, housing the permanent exhibition of surrealist poet Joë Bousquet, featuring his preserved room, manuscripts, and temporary exhibitions on literature and art.

Église Saint-Vincent de Carcassonne

Église Saint-Vincent de CarcassonneChurch

A Gothic-style church in Carcassonne, France, featuring a 54-bell carillon, a historic organ, and a bell tower that has served as a watchtower and geodetic point.

Fontaine monumentale

Fontaine monumentaleSight

A monumental fountain in incarnate marble, completed in 1770, features tritons, naiads, and dolphins, with numerous jets of water and inscriptions, dedicated to Neptune, and surrounded by a basin and garlands.

Petit faune

Petit fauneSight

Hôtel de Rolland

Hôtel de RollandSight

Hôtel de Rolland, a town hall, is a monumental ensemble built in "Pezens stone" with great symmetry, both in its dimensions and ornamentation, featuring a grand staircase, decorated with beautiful plaster casts, and super fireplaces.

Mercury

MercurySight

Mercury: A sculpture, often referring to a mythological Roman deity, a planet, or an element. Additionally, it can be a name for companies, teams, and organizations, as well as a title for films, television shows, and music albums.

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Carcassonne

Musée des Beaux-Arts de CarcassonneArt Museum

A fine arts museum, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Carcassonne features a collection of over 1,000 artworks, including paintings, furniture, and sculptures, displaying various styles and eras from the 16th to the 21st century.

Notre-Dame-de-Santé

Notre-Dame-de-SantéChapel

A Gothic Flamboyant-style chapel, Notre-Dame-de-Santé, built in the 16th century, features a portico with voussures and a blazon of Jean de Saix.

Pont-Vieux

Pont-VieuxBridge

A historic bridge, the Pont-Vieux, is the oldest documented bridge with records dating back to 1184. It features 12 arches in a horseshoe shape, spanning 225 meters, and was originally divided into two parts by an arch marking the boundary between the city's lower and upper districts.

Former royal cloth factory

Former royal cloth factorySight

A former royal cloth factory, founded by Guillaume Castanier in 1694 and granted royal status in 1696, featuring a beautiful façade with ornate details, including a large circular pediment and intricate ironwork.

La statue de Notre Dame de la consolation

La statue de Notre Dame de la consolationSight

A terracotta sculpture of Notre-Dame-de-Consolation, installed in 1861, has been restored after being weakened by outdoor conditions and vandalism.

About this Tour ℹ

Stops
14
Walking time
26 min
Average Rating
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Language
🇺🇸 (en-US)
Distance
2.23km
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