Private Tour
Carcassonne During World War 2
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
We will visit buildings, memorials, statues, and places that have a link back to World War 2 and I will share my love of the subject, bringing the history to life by telling you the personal stories about the people involved using many photographs from the archives.
The tour is fun, engaging, well-researched, and insightful, but never dry.
I look forward to journeying back in time with you!
We do not visit La Cité (The medieval castle)
We meet at the restaurant the Brasserie de 4 Temps.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Carcassonne
GUIDED WALKING TOUR WITH ENGLISH GUIDE. Repression and Resistance. Walk the streets of Carcassonne between places that have a strong link with World War 2 and journey back in time to discover what life was like in the town between 1939 and 1945. The journey is brought alive by the guide’s detailed knowledge and B&W photos from the time. The Fall of France The occupied and non-occupied zone The invasion of the Free Zone Rationing The Milice S.T.O. The spectrum of resistance The spectrum of collaboration The liberation Post-war purges National heroes, local heroes, and forgotten heroes.
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Carcassonne During World War 2
Reviews
139 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent
Paul C,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour. Engaging and informative. Very professionally run. Well paced - unhurried, but we covered a good area of the city and saw things that ordinarily would not be noticed
An excellent tour
Susan K,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is well worth doing. Very interesting and informative. Our guide, Paul, was excellent. Very knowledgeable and made the tour fun aswell.
So interesting and great value.
SteveT52,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fascinating, if at times sad, insight into Carcassonne and its heroes during WW2, brought to life by Paul, a passionate and knowledgeable guide. At just over 2 hours long, the tour, a mix of walk and talk, was great value for the amount we paid. Highly recommended.
Informative and fun tour
maria D,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Paul is an energetic and enthusiastic tour guide. We enjoyed his detailed descriptions of Carcassone both pre and post occupation.
Great tour!
Shelia P,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very educational and our tour guide was very engaging. A must for WW2 enthusiasts…Highly recommend!!!
Great Tour
LeslieFG34231,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul, the tour guide, gave an insightful tour regarding what happened in Carcassonne during WW2. He provided numerous stories of individuals who lived and died during that time. Anyone interested in WW2 events and are interested in visiting the locations of some of these events should take this walking tour.
Fantastic tour of Carcassonne
K7705RCpeters,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul has put in a lot of time into researching his bespoke WW2 in Carcassonne Tour - that was clear from the outset. Paul was incredibly engaging and passionate about the subject and the city itself, and brought many of his photos to life with small details and insights. My partner and I have done many historical 20th century walking tours across Europe, and we certainly learnt something new from Paul's tour. He fielded questions really well and overall was an excellent tour guide.
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Semiseriously,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We saw 3 Crosses of Lorraine in the clouster St Tropine. Curiously these two had an upside down V.
Engaging history walk
Semiseriously,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Paul, was very knowledgeable and engaging. We were never rushed, the route was mostly flat, and the presentation was interesting
Unmissable experience
Kathy M,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a superb tour. It gives a great insight into Carcassonne and its people during the WW2. Paul is a wonderful guide who brought history alive for us. We would highly recommend this tour.
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