Carcassonne · France
Carcassonne Castle and Ramparts tickets: €19
Main adult ticket: Individual ticket, 1 April to 30 September. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne, listed by UNESCO in 1997.
- Individual ticket, 1 April to 30 SeptemberThe Château Comtal and the ramparts€19
- Individual ticket, 1 October to 31 March€13
- Discovery tour, April to September€14 from October to March; €6 for ages 7 to 17€21
- Audio guideAlso a children's version for ages 6 to 10€5
Main ticket €19 (about US$21 · £16, 2026-10-09 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Under 18s (not in groups); EU nationals aged 18 to 25 (and non-EU residents of France of that age); disabled visitors and a companion; jobseekers with proof.
Opening hours
10am to 6:30pm from 1 April to 30 September (last entry 5:45pm); 9:30am to 5pm from 1 October to 31 March (last entry 4:15pm). Closed 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
Booking
Places are limited, so booking ahead with the Centre des monuments nationaux is strongly recommended.
Buy from the official seller: Castle and Ramparts of Carcassonne: practical information
Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Carcassonne Castle and Ramparts?
The main adult ticket (Individual ticket, 1 April to 30 September) costs €19, about US$21 · £16. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Carcassonne Castle and Ramparts for free?
Under 18s (not in groups); EU nationals aged 18 to 25 (and non-EU residents of France of that age); disabled visitors and a companion; jobseekers with proof.
When is the Carcassonne Castle and Ramparts open?
10am to 6:30pm from 1 April to 30 September (last entry 5:45pm); 9:30am to 5pm from 1 October to 31 March (last entry 4:15pm). Closed 1 January, 1 May and 25 December.
Do you need to book Carcassonne Castle and Ramparts tickets in advance?
Places are limited, so booking ahead with the Centre des monuments nationaux is strongly recommended.