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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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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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Enjoy dining under the pleasantly warm sun or in the shade, under the towering trees, at the hotel's summer restaurant, Le Jardin de l'Evêque.
Combine casual al fresco dining with all the pleasures of a delicious meal...
During the summer, weather permitting, lunch and dinner are served in the outdoor garden restaurant, le Jardin de l'Evêque.
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Located inside the walls of the Cité, Brasserie Le Donjon is within 100 meters of Château Comtal and Basilique Saint-Nazaire. Carcassonne Cathedral, the train station, and Ville Basse are 2 km away. The Brasserie Le Donjon, specializes in regional cuisine, while the lounge Le Comptoir des Vins et Terroirs features regional wines and small plates. On site meeting space accommodates up to 100 guests, and wireless Internet access is complimentary in public areas. Parking is available for a surcharge, and hotel staff can arrange airport shuttle service (surcharge)....
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Come and visit our inn at the heart of the medieval city, on the small castle square. The atmosphere is warm, with soft lighting, stone walls and wooden beams. With her 10-year history with the establishment, Madame Tresca invites you to take a seat at prettily laid table. Her husband is in the kitchen, preparing wonderful dishes that only he has the recipe for! His specialities include duck breast with spices, the inimitable cassoulet prepared in individual dishes, foie gras and duck conserve...
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Located at the heart of the beautiful medieval city of Carcassonne, the Auberge des Lices is an authentic gem and its charm gets to everyone. It is located precisely in the narrow Raymond Roger Trencavel street and it gives the tone straight away: a little shady inner courtyard hidden behind pretty stone walls. This Inn is a reassuring cocoon with a family spirit to it. You will find the same generosity, the same human warmth inside the pleasant dining room, decorated in ochre and golden tones. The tables are prettily set and new flowers are to be found on them every day. You will find paintings on the wall only enhancing the authenticity and friendliness of the establishment....
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Discover the restaurant Dame Carcas, located in the center of the medieval village of Carcassonne, with our regional recipes in a warm atmosphere. Enjoy your trip in our city by discovering our regional dishes: - Home made cassoulet with leg of duck - Grilled piglet with honey sauce - Pan fried duck liver with bernies layed on a mixed salad....
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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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