Carcassonne

Visit of the famous medieval city, unique heritage in France, also listed in the UNESCO world heritage. Carcassonne is the first site visited in Southern France with more than 4 millions visitors each year. Its castle and fortification (which were built in the 19th century by Violet le Duc) are a mandatory step for people who want to discover the medieval history of the region. This is an authentic trip into knights' time!!!  

Program:
Departure 9 am
Morning: Walk from the ancient medieval bridge on the river Orb to the fortification and leisure time in the city.

Midday: possibility to taste the famous meat and bean stew (special regional dish made with sausage and flageolais) in a typical restaurant.(menu from 12 euro).

After lunch: Visit of the Comtal castle and its remparts  (wonderful panorama of the city and the region of Carcassonne), followed by the vision of a movie about the building steps of the city, from the Roman time to the 19th century.

Afternoon: a glass of  red wine of the Colombière and  marron glacés (regional characteristic dish) will be offered at the end of the visit.
Return 7 pm

Outlook of the old roman bridge

View of the canal du midi

View of the entrance of the Comtal castleon the remparts

Cassoulet, speciality of the city


PRICE (Adult)
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