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Chateau Comtal, Carcassonne

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Castle · Tourist Spot
Immortalized in films such as "Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves," Chateau Comtal is a medieval castle inside Carcassonne. This is the largest European city with intact fortified walls. This Cathar Castle dates back to the Crusades and is widely considered one of the best representations of a classic medieval castle. Put Chateau Comtal and other Carcassonne attractions into our Carcassonne road trip tool, and watch your holiday take shape.
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Tours to Chateau Comtal

FROM $230 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private 2-hour Walking Tour of Carcassone with official tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $315 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private 4-hour City Tour of Carcassonne with driver/guide and Hotel pick-up
Duration: 4 hours
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  • By ShlomoYokneam_Israel
    Walking in the 11'th century Amazing, the inside the outside the views It is well maintained, it is intact in the sense that you are not walking in ruins of a castle, the castle is there in whole The....  more »
  • By torosam1
    Rules are meant to be bent or broken when it's very cold, very wet, very windy and very low season in January. Unfortunately the staff at the visitor centre chose to strictly enforce the rules...  more »
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  • By Dean Jones
    Highly recommended. The castle looks amazing and the Rampart walks are amazing. Easily worth the price. The place is absolutely beautiful and the views are astounding - so much I chose to propose to my girlfriend there.
  • By C C
    Magical medieval village and castle experience. Plan to stay for hours. Have a meal or just a coffee and take time to shop. I suggest the castle tour by voiced machine, but it can be frustrating to use.
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