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Château Comtal
Bedste tid at besøge
Early in the morning (9-10 AM) to avoid the crowds and to listen to the birds' songs echoing between the towers. Autumn and spring are the best seasons for the mild weather.
Budgettips
Entry ticket is 11 euros for adults, and includes a free audio guide in Arabic. You can buy the Carcassonne Pass which combines entry to the palace and the Museum of Fine Arts at a discounted price of 15 euros.
Anbefalet til
History enthusiasts, Families with children, Architecture photographers, Castle and fortress lovers
Planlæg dit besøg
2-3 hours
Om
Hurtige fakta: Slottets ydre mur strækker sig over 3 kilometer og er omgivet af 52 vagttårne. Slottet blev restaureret i det 19. århundrede under ledelse af arkitekten Viollet-le-Duc, som er den samme, der redesignede Frihedsgudinden.
Højdepunkter: Inden for de tykke stenvægge kan du lægge øret mod muren og høre brølet fra det rindende vand i voldgraven fra det 13. århundrede. Slottet er aldrig blevet besejret i nogen belejring gennem sin historie, takket være dets geniale defensive design, der får angriberen til at fare vild i en labyrint af smalle gårde.
Insidertips
- Bring a wide-angle camera to photograph the intersecting stone arches in the great hall.
- Climb the wall of the southwestern tower at sunset for the best view of the orange rooftops.
- Take some time in the inner courtyard where there is a 13th-century well whose water is still drinkable.
- Avoid buying tickets at noon (12-2 PM) when the crowds are at their peak.
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