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History tour of the Citadel. Starting point is the Porte Narbonnaise.
You will discover a picturesque route, the entire defensive system of the Citadel of Carcassonne, which is listed as a World Heritage site...
52 towers - all different - watch towers, posterns, 'bretèche' and 'machicolations' (defensive constructions)...
a surprising tour, with remarkable commentary, that you'll remember for a long time... |
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By the Little Train, you’re starting from the Narbonnaise Gate (western gate), before the drawbridge, for making a complete tour of the Cité of Carcassonne. A wonderful and complete Historic Tour!
Stone by stone, tower after tower, on a circuit which only the Little Train is authorized to present, you will discover the medieval city of Carcassonne by her outside. It’s the most beautiful but also the most warrior side!
From the Roman Lower Empire to the Middle Ages and until the restoration by Viollet Le Duc in the 19th century, nothing is left to chance in this wonderful visit with commentary, which will reveal the two speakers fortified towers, and all works which characterized the medieval military architecture : such as “watchtowers”, “the barbicans”, “machicolations” and so on... All this, can be observed only from outside on the circuit of the Little Train...
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Opening Le Petit Train de la Cité de Carcassonne:
- 01 may to 30 september - From 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00
- Closed special day(s):
1st sunday of september
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* Groups accepted |
* Group guided tours |
The Medieval city of Carcassonne, 'La Cité'...
Canal du Midi - Carcassonne
Carcassonne, Le Pont Vieux
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The Corbières is one of the wildest areas of France with one of the lowest population densities. It is picturesque with wine growing areas alternating with garigue and mountainous countryside. It is located mainly in the Aude département and partly in the Pyrénées-Orientales département. The River Aude borders the Corbières to the west and north. To the south is the River Agly and to the east the the Mediterranean Sea. The name Corbières comes from "cor" a pre-Celtic word meaning "rock" and "berre" from the River Berre which runs through Durban. The eastern part of the Corbières with its Etangs, borders the the Mediterranean Sea and is called the Corbières maritimes. It has its own distinctive climate and characteristic vegetation known as thermomediterranean vegetation...
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The Minervois is one of the most ancient vineyards of the Mediterranean region. Indeed, its land was chosen by the Romans as providing ideal conditions for the first vines they planted in Languedoc Roussillon. Its name comes from the ancient city of Minerve, a stronghold built by the Romans and dedicated to the goddess Minerva. Since that time, many amphora shards and vestiges of cellars have been discovered, testimony to the importance of this vineyard. The region, austere in winter and redolent with sunshine in summer, has survived over the centuries its invasions by barbarians, Arabs and Christians. The essence of Minervois la Livinière, as in so many Midi appellations, is the blend; a marriage of different grape varieties that adds subtle nuance of flavour to the whole. Natural alcohol level must reach a minimum of 12% without enrichment (so no chaptalisation) and maximum yield is a modest 45 hl/ha. Ageing may be in barrel or vat, and unlike basic Minervois, the wine must be bottled at source, so cannot be sent off to a négociant elsewhere in France...
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If you bring a visit to the Cite of Carcassonne you must
visit this restaurant. Chef Pierre Mesa is well know in the region because of
his famous Cassoulet, but of course all the rest is also very good. Good food,
enough wines on the list and the Blanquette de Limoux. Comte Roger is an
intimate restaurant with an exceptional menu and is a must for dining well.
Located in the core of he medieval center, this is one of the only
establishments that has not been touched by tourism. Enjoy fresh, regional fare
and excellent wines...
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In the heart of the medieval city of Carcassonne, close to the ramparts, the restaurant La Marquière awaits you with its warm provincial charm and simple, delicious traditional cuisine. Enjoy dining in the peaceful flower-decked patio, or the quiet rustic atmosphere of the dining room. From this room, you can see, between the crenels of the parapet, the countryside of the Montagne Noire which, like the menus, changes with the seasons. For the Master of the House, Bernard Marius, appetite rhymes with pleasure: “Sense is not always the best friend of a lover of good food; eating well is an art of living!”...
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Maison
du Cassoulet - Carcassonne |
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La Maison du Cassoulet located in the heart of the city
and offers you the peace required to enjoy the jewel of Provençal cooking: the
authentic Castelnaudary cassoulet, prepared, cooked and served in its cassole.
Side cellar, La Maison du Cassoulet offers a selection of regional wines, as
well as advice for the best-assemblies makes wine...
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Located right in the center of the medieval citadel of Carcassonne, the Au Four Saint Louis restaurant offers you a cuisine that comes straight from the heart, warm, sincere and tasty, made with fresh ingredients that change with the seasons. Let yourself be tempted by our local lamb, raised in the Cathar country hills, which we serve as rack of lamb in a herb crust, or just taste one of our excellent pizzas - you'll remember this very pleasant moment spent in our dining rooms with their typical medieval decoration.
The Au Four Saint Louis restaurant is the ideal place for a romantic dinner or a cosy meal among friends - it's Carcassonne's latest in place!...
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In the heart of the medieval city of Carcassonne, in a small cobbled street, the medieval restaurant Le Plo of Cyril is the perfect place to spend a pleasant moment with family or friends.
Perfect for a break on the shaded terrace or indoors, in a quiet and warm atmosphere.
A dynamic and professional team welcomes you every day for lunch and dinner. Small regional wine cellar, covered shaded terrace.
In the kitchen, David Doutre, a well-known chef from Carcassonne, prepares traditional and regional dishes, interspersed with touches of originality, his specialties: le craquant de magret au miel, la cuisse de canard confite à la figue ou l’incontournable cassoulet fait maison.
Enjoy your meal...
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Ostal des Troubadours is one of the oldest, most renowned restaurants in the medieval castle of Carcassonne (la Cité - 'the city' pron: 'la seetay'). The building itself dates from the 13th century, the ground floor from the 14th century, with an upper floor added in the 15th century incorporating a timbered facade with mullioned windows. There is also a protected fifteenth century staircase and Roman cellar. Throughout the building are wooden beams and pillars with the first floor displaying a wonderful, panelled ceiling.
The views from out the back of Ostal are
fantastic: from the windows can be seen the walls and towers of the 'Counts
Château' (le Château Comtal) and a medieval garden in the now grassy moat which
runs between Ostal and the Château. From Ostal's 'sun terrace' can be seen the
soaring towers of the Basilique, the famous 'Hotel de la Cité' and the bridge
which crosses into the Château ( which J.F. Kennedy scaled as a young man in
1937). An inspiring view which is ideal for taking photographs while tasting a
local wine...
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