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Stationed at the main entrance of the City
Les Calèches de la Cité de Carcassonne welcome you.
Coachmen professionals will let you discover the history and architecture of the medieval town inescapable.
Visits, accompanied by historical commentary
lasting 20 minutes.
Carriages, with 14 spaces, provide a departure every 10 minutes. Comfortable, they are equipped with running boards accessible to all.
The circuit between the two fortifications can see all the periods of construction and enjoy breathtaking views of the region.... |
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Specialties
The medieval city of Carcassonne is situated on a highpoint overlooking the Aude river.
Generally known for its fortified medieval town, occupation goes back to the 6th century B.C. when settlers built Gallic dwelling houses and later an active urban centre during the Roman period.
Since the pre-Roman period, a fortified settlement has existed on the hill where Carcassonne now stands.
In its present form it is an outstanding example of a medieval fortified town, with its massive defences encircling the castle and the surrounding buildings, its streets and its fine Gothic cathedral.
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Opening Les Calèches de la Cité de Carcassonne:
- April - May - June - From 11:00 to 16:00
- Closed day(s): Saturday
- July - August - From 10:00 to 18:00
- Closed day(s): -
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September - From 10:30
to 16:00
- Closed day(s): Sunday
- October - From 10:30 to
16:00
- Closed
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- Closed day(s):
November to March
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* Group guided tours
* Coach parking |
* Groups accepted
* Individual guided tours |
The Medieval city of Carcassonne, 'La Cité'...
Carcassonne, la Bastide Saint-Louis
Canal du Midi
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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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Lac de la Cavayère (Cavayere lake) is a large man-made lake not far from Carcassonne Chateau that was built in 1988. It is surrounded by the beautiful Mediterranean landscape and is spread over 40 hectares. A footpath goes all the way round the lake, which is a leisurely hour and a half's stroll. There are also two beaches (a sandy one and a pebble beach), which are suitable for swimming and have life guards present during the summer, a play area for children with bungee cords attached over trampolines, to give you extra bounce and o2 - an adventure park created by hanging ropes between trees where you can climb, slide and swing, including a long 'slide' over part of the lake itself...
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O2 Aventure - Carcassonne |
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O2 - an adventure park created by hanging ropes between trees where you can climb, slide and swing, including a long 'slide' over part of the Lac de la Cavayère itself. At O2 in Carcassonne, metal ropes are strung between trees to create an adventure park / sports facility called Acro-branch. Trips begin with a brief training session and all climbers are equipped with a safety harness. You have 2 short ropes attached to your harness and at any one time at least one of the ropes should be attached to the security ropes that are in place in every part of the adventure park...
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Timeless magic under the Carcassonne sun. Spend an unforgettable holiday at the foot of the city walls of Carcassonne, a superb medieval town listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will be welcomed in a very pleasant family campsite, exceptionally located in a region that abounds in breathtaking natural, cultural and gastronomic riches. Stroll through lively alleyways, dig into the famous cassoulet, enjoy the concerts and shows inside the ramparts, discover the Black Mountain or the Canal du Midi: an invitation to travel back in time to the century of Catharism....
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Circuit of 976 meters!
Accredited karting circuit (976 m long), open all year. Go-kart rental for those aged 7 or older (minimum height 1.30m), two-seater rental for children aged under 7. Fun racing from age 16 (minimum 6 people).
Thrill seekers, come and see Carcassonne kart track! With friends or family, come drive these small cars safely. Win'Kart offers a warm and friendly atmosphere and offers a variety of activities, whether you are a beginner or a regular. Through its international network of circuits, the Sodi W Series offers you the opportunity to sit in a tub and participate in rental karting races throughout the year and according to your desires! At each race, alone or in teams, on one of the partners circuits of SWS, you earn points.
You can check your ranking and compare your performance on each circuit, to those of other pilots who also leads there. Accessible to all, the Sodi W Series is a great way to have fun karting and otherwise, for the best of you to assert yourself as a pilot during the Great Annual International Final!...
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Le Petit Train
de la Cité
de Carcassonne |
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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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Génération VTT - Carcassonne |
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With Generation VTT, go quiet ride! » Let us guide you ! From walks in town to hike the trails , rental bicycles to support, there is something for everyone through the most beautiful detours . In the streets of Carcassonne along the Canal du Midi through vineyards, scrubland paths and small roads crisscrossing intact landscapes.Generation VTT offers discovered cycling, individual or group , to escape in any freedom. Bicycle for some, biking for others, to each his own way, and this is the Aude whole which is a paradise to discover on two wheels » We like to explore the area otherwise there so many beautiful routes to be here , we always offer ideas routes do individually . We also organize trips discoveries framed a guide and tailor-made programs for groups of all sizes. We often like to mix pleasure and associate with other excursion meetings or activities...
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