€25
/person
Discover CARCASSONNE'S NEW TOWN
HEART OF CARCASSONNE
Witness the real Carcassonne, as we move alongside the Canal du Midi, into the parks, streets, and unique sites
La Cité Médiévale
A leisurely two hour walk through the Carcassonne's Citadel. Rich in history and stories, we'll visit the quieter places, as we engage in thinking about photography. This tour is ideal for those just starting out with photography and who wish to improve their knowledge and skills. You'll need to bring a camera or smartphone.
Discover the secrets of La Cité - Tour in English
Ideal for enthusiastic photographers. Just bring you and your DSLR or smartphone, and have fun. Your first steps into Carcassonne's ancient Citadel are unforgettable - one of the world's most loved and best preserved buildings, a proud UNESCO site, celebrated for millennia, by the countless travellers that have passed through. Our journey here will take us to the hidden corners of the Citadel, allowing us an opportunity to explore the visual delights, and uncover quiet, undisturbed corners of this amazing place. Bring your camera - a digital SLR or smartphone - and bring your imagination. Over two hours, we'll move between stunning locations, discussing and trying out photo composition, framing, and the core elements of what it means to take a beautiful photograph. We offer discounts for Seniors and Students, highlighted below. Tours run with between 2 and 8 attendees.
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Bring Your Own Camera - Smartphone or DSLR
You don't need to bring along an expensive, flashy camera. On this tour we'll use La Cité as a backdrop to discuss, and try out, the core elements of great photography.
Experienced and Friendly Guidance
Your guide on La Cité Médiévale Photography Tour is Laurence Patterson, a highly experienced and energetic photographer. He'll work with you to improve your knowledge of photography, and offer opportunities to try things out.
English Spoken Throughout
With opportunities to ask questions, share experiences, and discuss themes of photography, this tour is perfect for everything - from enthusiastic beginners to the more confident.
Come Prepared and Leave Happy
This tour takes place across La Cité Médiévale. Our pace is light but those attending should wear comfortable shoes, and expect cobbled, hilly streets. We'll take a 10-minute comfort break, with an opportunity to use toilet facilities, but we advise you bring water.
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Pricing Chart
Choose the type of ticket below that's right for you. Note that we'll ask you for I.D. before the tour starts.
Seniors
Age 60+
€20/person
- Core Elements of Photography
- Full Guided Walkthrough
- Opportunities to Ask Questions
- English-Spoken
Adults
Standard
€25/person
- Core Elements of Photography
- Full Guided Walkthrough
- Opportunities to Ask Questions
- English-Spoken
Students/Young People
Age Under 23
€20/person
- Core Elements of Photography
- Full Guided Walkthrough
- Opportunities to Ask Questions
- English-Spoken
Trip Itinerary
We'll walk the streets of La Cité together, along a proposed path, stopping on a number of occasions for your guide to discuss themes and present the history of your location. At each stop, you'll be encouraged to photograph the location. Times below are for guidance only. Whilst we may deviate from the route, the tour will allow you to visit key parts of the Citadel.
10:00 AM - Notre Dame de la Santé (chapel)
At the start. We’ll begin the tour, prompt, from the Chapelle Notre Dame de la Santé, a very small chapel, to be found at the far end of the Post Vieux – the old bridge. From here we begin our slow climb upwards. Those attending are advised to arrive ten minutes before the start.
Approx 10:15 AM - The Cobbled Streets
Photography of Life. Our journey continues up the cobbled streets of the Bastide, and takes in the sights and sounds of a hugely popular historic site. Moving away to the backstreets, there are opportunities to explore the hidden delights.
Approx 10:30 AM - Looking Outside
Photography of Landscape. Having breathed in a little of la Cité, we take an opportunity to look over the edges, and across to Carcassonne’s town on one side, and the surrounding countryside on the other.
Approx 10:45 AM - Basilique Saint-Nazaire
Photography of Light and Dark. For thousands of years la Cité has been a religious site. The Basilique Saint-Nazaire is now the centre, and the surrounding area allows us to discover the abstract side of this unique location.
Approx 11:00 AM - Break
A short comfort break, with an opportunity to purchase water and light snacks.
APPROX 11:30 AM - Porte De L'Aude
Photography of Perspective. With the main Citadel now behind us, and the town of Carcassonne in front, we notice, more than ever, the shapes and angles that make up this beautiful location.
APPROX 11:45 AM - Les Lices and Les Tours
Photography of Distance. As we walk around the perimeter of the Citadel for the first time, we notice the vastness of space, the towers all around, and the architectural marvel -perfect to engage in some final few photographs.
APPROX 12:00 AM - Porte Narbonnaise
The close of our tour. We finish the tour where we began, at the main entrance. This is the perfect place to continue your afternoon wander back in the Citadel, or to wader down into La Bastide and the New Town.
“Absolutely wonderful morning taking photos. You knew all the interesting places to visit to get the best shots and I learned so much about the area and its history. You gave space and time when needed and were on hand if any help was required. Highly recommend the photography tour. Many, many thanks!”
Siobhan
Photography Adventurer
“This was a wonderful way to discover Carcassonne for our family of four, including two teenagers. We came away all fired up and enthusiastic about taking pictures to record the rest of our trip. Definitely recommended if you are looking for something different from the usual guided tour.”
Ki Jinn and Family
Photography Adventurers
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