Remparts et Lumières - Carcassonne

REMPARTS ET LUMIÈRES RETURNS THIS SUMMER ⏳

FROM 15 JULY TO 16 SEPTEMBER 2023

Duration of the visit: about 45 minutes / 1 hour

The new night-time tour of the ramparts and castle of Carcassonne is an extraordinary journey through the history and legends of the medieval city.

As soon as the sun goes down, take your turn on guard and go and meet the lords, knights, troubadours and stonecutters! Your sentry walk will take you from the Narbonnaise Gate to the Cour d’Honneur of the Château Comtal (Count’s castle).

Between a sound journey and a light show, REMPARTS ET LUMIÈRES is a unique immersive experience to discover at nightfall the fortifications classified as World Heritage by UNESCO.

Follow the lights and discover the mysteries of the stones of Carcassonne.
Are you ready for a night-time adventure?

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THE TOUR

Le parcours de visite Entre Vignes et Lumières serpentant au milieu du vignoble

INFORMATION

Rates

General admission: 15€

Discounted ticket* : 12€

Family (for 2 adults and 2 children from 7 to 17 years old) : 45€

Free for children under 7 years old.

* Discounted tickets apply, upon presentation of proof, to:
– Children, youth between 7 and 17 years old ;
– Students ;
– Visitor with a ticket for “Castle and ramparts of the City of Carcassonne” dating from the 2023 season
– COS Carcassonne Agglo card holder
– Disabled people and their companions
(Please note that the tour is not accessible to people with reduced mobility due to the many steps along the way).

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Opening hours

The event takes place every evening at sunset from 21:15 (9:15 pm). Visits then start every 5 minutes according to the time slot booked.

Duration of the visit: about 45 minutes / 1 hour

We advise you to book your visit to avoid a sold out entrance.

Note: Throughout the summer, the opening hours vary according to the sunset. On the “Tickets” tab, choose the desired date to see the different slots available.

Languages

The city of fifty-two towers has many secrets to reveal… The audio story is available in four languages:

English
French
Spanish
German

About the tour

The tour you will take is 500 metres long. You can expect to spend between 45 minutes and 1 hour discovering all the mysteries of this adventure…

In order to fully enjoy the Remparts et Lumières experience, we advise you to wear good shoes as the visit takes place mainly outside, along the ramparts and its crenellated walkway with its many steps.

What happens in case of bad weather? Are pets allowed? Is there parking nearby? We answer all your practical questions in the F.A.Q.!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS