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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Cité de Carcassonne, Carcassonne, Aude, Occitanie, France
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Carcassonne Photo Guide — Best Views and Times

Map sunrise, golden hour, and blue hour positions to photograph Carcassonne with intent and calm.

1/24/2026
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Golden sunset on the ramparts of Carcassonne

Light turns stone to theatre. Time your walks.

Dawn on the walls

Sunrise

  • Eastern approaches and north walls for first glow.
  • The lices are usually empty — a gift.

Night entrance with lanterns

Sunset and night

  • West walls for the warm, low light.
  • After dark, the lanes go quiet and reflective.

Tip: Keep a microfiber cloth — stone dust and fingerprints are real.


Go early, linger late, and let the towers pose.

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Carcassonne Travel Expert

I wrote this guide to make your Carcassonne visit smooth, informed, and a little magical — with practical tips and rich stories at every turn.

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