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Storm the walls of Carcassonne on a medieval adventure!
Don't just walk the ramparts, unlock their secrets. On this self-guided tour of the UNESCO site La Cité, play as a trapped spirit seeking redemption. Solve clues to uncover stories behind the sieges and the legendary Lady Carcas.
Quest Highlights:
The Icons: Solve riddles at the Château Comtal (Count’s Castle) and the Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus.
The Legends: Discover the truth behind the "Lady Carcas" legend and why the bells ring.
Escape the Crowds: Find quiet alleys and rampart views that most tourists miss.
Medieval Mysteries: Learn about the Inquisition, the Cathars, and ghosts haunting the citadel.
How it works:
No Guide Needed: Your phone gives exact directions. No maps, no GPS.
100% Flexible: Takes ~1.5 hours. Pause for food or wine anytime, you are in control.
Instant Access: Start playing immediately.
The Mission: Can you solve the riddles and free the ghost of Carcassonne?
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please use Google Maps or other map services to arrive at this location. When you arrive, please follow the instructions inside the Questo app closely.
You will be guided step by step to Château Comtal by the Questo app. Follow the instructions closely and you'll get here.
Itinerary
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Square Gambetta (Pass by)
Square Gambetta is a large square in Carcassonne on the other side of the river Aude and the famous Cité. With this square begins the old walled city, built by King St. Louis of France: La Bastide de Saint Louis. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Admission ticket free -
Chapelle Notre Dame de la Sante (Pass by)
According to notarial acts, the little chapel Notre Dame de la Santé was built with money from the legacy of Jean de Saix, in 1527, as a hospital for those suffering from the plague. It was considered a faithful guard in that strategic location, the narrow passage between fortified buildings. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Admission ticket free -
Ancienne Manufacture Royale de Draps de Carcassonne (Pass by)
At the foot of the Pont-Vieux, on the right bank of the Aude, a facade bears witness to this prosperous period for the city. Former home of a noble Carcassonnaise family, the building was bought in 1694 by someone close to Colbert who founded a cloth factory there. The latter will take the title of Manufacture Royale in 1696. The only building dating from this period, still visible, is the owners' residence. This construction is, in many ways, similar to those of the Lower Town dating from the 18th century. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Admission ticket free -
Eglise Saint-Gimer (Pass by)
The church Saint-Gimer was built between 1854 and 1859, by architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. Modesty was one of its stated goals; it has a nave and two aisles and a polygonal apse stationed on two vestries, all preceded by a porch. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Admission ticket free -
Porte d’Aude (Pass by)
Porte de l'Aude is a part of the preserved medieval walled city, this iconic gate overlooks the river. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Admission ticket free -
Museum of the Inquisition (Pass by)
The Inquisition Museum is located in a large 17th century building and presents a large collection of Instruments of torture, ranging from the 12th century to the French Revolution. It is completed by the various characters who played an important role during this period as well as their biography. You will also find the history of the main Cathar Castles, part of the history of the Inquisition and the riches of our region. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Admission ticket free -
Chateau et Remparts de la Cite de Carcassonne (Pass by)
The present Romanesque cathedral started to be built in June 1096. A Lady Chapel was added in the early 15th century, adjoining the infirmary and chapel built by Bishop Radulph in the 1260s. The Château Comtal was built in the 12th century by Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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