22 Feb 2025
I absolutely loved Carcassonne—it’s a must-visit destination!
Important to note: This tour was only a minivan ride to the site. Entry to the UNESCO-listed Carcassonne is completely free for everyone. However, the tour did not include any discounted tickets for the castle, and the driver and visitor center staff were unaware of how to access the audio tour.
As a visitor who doesn’t speak French, I found communication challenging. The driver was friendly but only spoke French, which made it difficult to get key information.
The only tour operator that I briefly spoke to before getting in the van repeatedly told me to meet in front of the castle at the end of the day. However, this was incorrect—the pickup spot was actually somewhere else. It’s possible the driver informed the French-speaking passengers about the change, but I never received that