Medieval Carcassonne: Interactive Ghost Story & City Game
Description
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?
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(35)
Had fun exploring the city and found some nice places what I wouldn't encounter otherwise. The statue at the first stop was missing though, however the riddle wasn't hard to solve. :)
Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad you had fun exploring Carcassonne and found some hidden spots you wouldn't have seen otherwise. Thanks for letting us know about the missing statue at the first stop, we will look into that right away. Hope to see you on another quest soon! Thanks, Alex — Founder of Questo
Quite difficult to get into - our 24 year old daughter had to do it as she's more 'tech' savy. It was ok and quite fun but there were not enough sights or information about places, it was more a fairy story for kids than an actual tour of Carcassonne
Thanks for your review! I'm sorry the app felt tricky at first and the story seemed too much like a kids' fairy tale. We actually used your feedback and have since updated the Carcassonne quest to include even more historical facts and sights! Email explore@questoapp.com for a free quest.
Interesting game for a family moment. Do not hesitate to contact the provider in case of any problems as launching the game is not as simple as it sounds. We lost time from the start because of the explanations that are not as intuitive as it sounds and despite all the applications installed
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour sur Ghosts of Carcassonne et ravis que vous ayez passé un bon moment en famille. Nous sommes désolés pour la confusion au lancement du jeu : vos remarques sur les explications et les applications nécessaires sont très utiles, et nous allons clarifier ces étapes pour les prochains joueurs. N’hésitez pas à nous contacter directement une prochaine fois en cas de souci, nous répondons rapidement pour que vous puissiez profiter pleinement de l’expérience.
For my part I can't give a positive review because it's impossible to unlock the quest...either with the email address where the QR Code! And yet there were several of us and we lost at least 1 hour t of money for nothing...
Nous sommes vraiment désolés pour cette expérience. En cas de problème pour accéder à une quête, il suffit de nous contacter soit via la messagerie Tripadvisor, soit directement dans l’application où nous proposons une assistance par chat disponible 24h/24 et 7j/7. Notre équipe est toujours prête à vous aider immédiatement afin que vous ne perdiez ni temps ni expérience.
The story itself and the experience was super fun. It was just not clear that we did not have to pay once each. We took the experience for 5 participants but brought 3 small children. They eventually joined me and my wife and because of that I have now bought 3 out of 5 tickets for nothing. So we could have done it with one ticket.
Bedankt voor je feedback en fijn om te horen dat jullie het verhaal en de ervaring leuk vonden. We begrijpen de verwarring rond de tickets. Voor gezinnen of groepen is inderdaad vaak maar één ticket nodig, omdat meerdere personen samen op één toestel kunnen spelen. We zullen dit duidelijker vermelden zodat het in de toekomst niet meer onduidelijk is. Hopelijk zien we jullie snel nog eens terug voor een nieuw avontuur.
Unlocking very complicated, worked after a lot of effort for 2 of 3. History for children. Suitable if you are interested in detailed knowledge and architecture. Diseases, for example, as in the description hardly appear in the explanations.
Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback. Es tut uns leid zu hören, dass das Freischalten der Tour für Sie kompliziert war und nur teilweise funktioniert hat. Wir arbeiten laufend daran, die Nutzerfreundlichkeit zu verbessern, und nehmen Ihre Rückmeldung sehr ernst. Die Tour ist als familienfreundliches Erlebnis konzipiert, das Geschichte auf spielerische Weise näherbringt – mit Fokus auf Architektur und Stadtentwicklung. Wir bedauern, wenn Ihre Erwartungen in Bezug auf bestimmte Themen nicht erfüllt wurden. Wir würden uns freuen, wenn Sie uns direkt kontaktieren, damit wir eine passende Lösung finden oder eine alternative Tour vorschlagen können, die besser zu Ihren Interessen passt.
It never worked... I tried everything for an hour and nothing did.... very disappointed... I lost 11 euros for nothing.
Merci pour votre message, et nous sommes vraiment désolés pour ce souci. Ce n’est pas l’expérience que nous souhaitons offrir. N’hésitez pas à nous écrire à explore@questoapp.com — nous vous aiderons à démarrer le jeu, ou si vous ne pouvez plus jouer, nous serons ravis de vous proposer un remboursement. Encore désolés pour la gêne occasionnée, et merci de nous avoir signalé le problème.
Nice way to discover Carcassonne. Also on a terrace played the parlour game Carcassone . Super nice day had with our family.
Hartelijk dank voor je mooie review! Wat geweldig om te horen dat jullie zo genoten hebben van de ontdekkingstocht door Carcassonne én het gezelschapsspel op het terras. Klinkt als een perfecte dag met het gezin. Hopelijk mogen we jullie snel weer verwelkomen op een volgend avontuur!
The questions were nice and it took us to some really good places we would not have seen otherwise. The only problem for me was the story, it was et great and it fell short to what we were hoping for. Very confusing and it did not have much to do with Carcassonne. The historical information was great though!
Thanks for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the locations and history. We’ll take a closer look at the story and make improvements. Hope to see you on another adventure soon!
One of the best Questo track game to discover the city! I strongly advise you, do not hesitate. Carcassonne visited herself very well!
Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our treasure hunt and had a great time discovering Carcassonne. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're glad the experience added to your visit. We hope to see you on more adventures with Questo!
