Highlights

Relax on a pleasant drive through the bucolic landscape of southern France.
Admire the nearly intact feudal architecture of Carcassonne, an astonishing UNESCO World Heritage site.
Gaze at the Narbonne Gate’s insurmountable drawbridge, double walls and guard towers.
Delight in the exquisite stained glass of the Romanesque and Gothic Saint-Nazaire Basilica.
Stand in awe before the town’s 12th-century castle, once home to the Viscounts of Carcassonne.
Shop or explore during time at your leisure, perhaps dining on the region’s famed cassoulet.

Description

Enhance your shoreside experience with a Regent Choice small group tour. Hosting no more than 16 guests, these tours provide a more intimate experience and allow for more personal engagement with your knowledgeable guide.

Delve into the atmospheric cobbled streets of Carcassonne, deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site for its outstanding medieval heritage, which includes two concentric fortified walls boasting more than 50 towers. Settle in for a picturesque drive inland to Carcassonne, a fortified hilltop settlement in existence since pre-Roman times. During your guided walking tour, you’ll see the 13th-century Narbonne Gate, which features two large, pointed towers and an asymmetrical drawbridge intended to slow down attackers. See the gate’s double-closure system of inner and outer walls, which sheds light on the evolution of military architecture over the centuries. You’ll visit the Saint-Nazaire Basilica, a Romanesque and Gothic sanctuary with extraordinary stained glass windows, and behold a 12th-century castle that was once the seat of power for the Trencavels, Viscounts of Carcassonne. Enjoy time on your own, perhaps walking the imposing ramparts, pausing for photos on the beautiful Pont-Vieux Bridge or simply meandering the cobblestone streets lined with shops and restaurants. Should you choose to have lunch, try one of the region’s renowned cassoulets, a delectable conclusion to this unforgettable journey back to the Middle Ages.

Helpful Hints

Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Disclaimer:

This tour includes approximately 75 minutes of moderate walking/standing, plus any additional walking at the guest’s discretion during free time. There will be some uneven surfaces, steps and inclines to negotiate. The tour is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair. Guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Travel time to Carcassonne is approximately two hours by coach in each direction.

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