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How to reach Carcassonne?
By Flight- The Carcassonne Airport, situated to the west of the city centre in the Salvaza area, has good domestic and international connectivity. Belgium, Denmark, England, Ireland, Portugal, and Scotland are some places where you can board a flight to Carcassonne.
By Train- You can board a train of the TGV services from Bordeaux, Dijon, Lyon, Marseille, or Toulouse to reach Carcassonne. On the contrary, TER and Intercité trains are favourable options from Limoux, Narbonne, or Perpignan.
By Bus- An aggregate of 11 bus lines operate throughout Carcassonne city and its surroundings. You can take bus numbers 19, 37, or L1 to reach Carcassonne. If you are travelling to Carcassonne during the summer season, you can avail yourself of the free electric shuttle service named Toucs to and from Bastide Saint-Louis.
What are the best places to visit in Carcassonne?
Musée de L'Inquisition: Visit the museum and admire the collection of instruments of torture, that occurred from the 20th century to the French Revolution. The museum also chronicles the religious purges that occurred during one of the darkest periods of Spanish history.
Musée des Beaux- Arts de Carcassonne: Museum of Fine Arts, it is a marvellous place to get a refreshing break where you can visit with your family. It is a home to artefacts and paintings from the seventeenth century to contemporary artworks.
Carcassonne Cathedral- Dedicated to Saint Michael, the Cathedral was built way back in the thirteenth century. The simplicity of the Cathedral is one of its distinct features with several lateral chapels. The decor is worth to be adored where the Parish Church has a twenty metre high vault, and lateral chapels.
- Calvaire Garden- One of the best places to visit, Le Jardin Du Calvaire, is situated at the Southwest end of Carcassonne, and is a nice place to have a fun-filled experience. Admire the The ornate carvings, hedges and serene flowers which make the garden a place no less to heaven.
What are the places to visit in Carcassonne with kids?
The Musée de l'Ecole: Situated in the heart of Carcasssone, it translates to School Museum, a perfect place to visit with kids. The museum showcases the atmosphere of local schools during the 3rd and 4th republic, a period that has been well known for primary schools.
Le Parc Australien- An Australian themed park, it has several species of fauna such as, Ostriches, Parakeets, Kangaroos, offering an amazing experience to the kids.
The Haunted House- Visit the themed haunted house in Carcassonne, France with your kids for an enthralling experience. The ambience, darkness and the haunted atmosphere will surely give your kids goosebumps and once in a lifetime experience.
Château Comtal- The Chateau Comtal, is one of its kind of mediaeval castle in the largest city of Europe, Carcassonne, France, offering the kids with a great experience and sights to be amazed by.
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