Discover the world of the Middle Ages for free in the heart of Carcassonne’s Medieval City.
Discover the world of the Middle Ages for free in the heart of Carcassonne’s Medieval City. Dive into an immersive experience where children and adults alike can explore daily life in the Middle Ages, discover ancient trades, take part in fun and craft workshops, taste medieval flavors, and even enjoy unique adventures like the Meeple Escape Game. The Medieval Camp is a one-of-a-kind place that brings history back to life in an authentic setting, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
At the heart of the Medieval Camp, discover themed tents and rooms that showcase daily life in the Middle Ages. Explore:
Each space is designed to be educational, allowing visitors of all ages to understand medieval gestures, tools, and customs.
A UNIQUE and IMMERSIVE experience that transports you to the heart of medieval life. This space, designed for young and old alike, offers a lively, interactive, and educational exploration where every detail tells a story.
Discover the expertise of medieval craftsmen:
Each craftsman presents their trade with authenticity, allowing visitors to experience history in an interactive way.
Immerse yourself in history with our immersive photo studios:
A fun experience to keep a memorable souvenir from the Medieval Camp.
From the moment you enter, visitors are transported into an authentic setting where wooden decor, medieval coats of arms, and period furniture recreate the atmosphere of Middle Ages taverns. Every detail is designed to give visitors an immersive experience, blending history and gastronomy, where daily life in the Middle Ages comes to life before their eyes.
The Tavern offers educational insights into medieval food. The staff, dressed in period costumes, explain the role of domestic animals in daily life, food preservation and preparation, as well as the differences between noble and peasant meals. This fun and educational approach allows visitors of all ages to better understand medieval life while having fun and exploring culinary traditions.
Price: Board of 3 pies – €9
To accompany these dishes, the Tavern offers homemade hypocras, a traditional spiced wine served at €2.50 and available only with the pie board. For younger visitors or those who prefer a non-alcoholic drink, a refreshing local apple juice is available at €2. These drinks enhance the immersion by offering an authentic taste of medieval and local traditions.
The Tavern is more than just a tasting experience. Visitors can participate in educational workshops for children, learn about the role of animals in medieval food, discover food preservation techniques, and find out which spices were used by the nobility. These activities combine culinary pleasure with fun and interactive learning, providing a complete historical experience within the Medieval Camp.
The Tavern can also be privatized for evening events to host adult birthdays, family gatherings, or any other private celebration. Upon request, it is possible to organize medieval tastings and entertainment in an authentic and immersive setting, offering participants a unique and unforgettable experience. Whether for a family event or a gathering with friends, privatizing the Tavern allows you to extend the medieval experience.
Dive into the heart of the famous Carcassonne board game universe with two brand-new Meeple Escape Games, designed for families, beginners, and experts alike. Enjoy an immersive and fun experience in 2026 within the medieval city of Carcassonne.
The Meeple Kingdom is a mysterious and captivating place, protected by imposing gates. To gain access, you’ll need to solve complex puzzles and retrieve the four castle-shaped keys. Once placed on their pedestals, these keys will grant you the title of Official Citizen of the Meeple Kingdom.
Pricing for 2–5 people: €69 to €130
During the Great Meeple Fair, the Golden Meeple has mysteriously disappeared! With family or friends, explore settings inspired by the Carcassonne game, solve puzzles tailored for younger players, and find the Golden Meeple before time runs out.
Pricing for 2–5 people: €39 to €84
The Medieval Camp organizes children’s birthday parties, combining a guided tour, workshops, and a snack. Children are accompanied by a Knight or Lady to explore the camp and participate in the Knight/Knightess Path Workshop and the Calligraphy Workshop. The afternoon ends with a snack organized by the parents. These birthday parties require a minimum of five children and the presence of an adult. They take place from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays outside of school holidays.
The Tavern can also be privatized for evening events to host adult birthdays, family gatherings, or private celebrations. Upon request, you can organize tastings and entertainment in a unique medieval setting, offering participants an immersive and memorable evening within the Medieval Camp.
Yes, access to the camp is free. Only paid activities such as workshops, the escape game, and tastings are charged.
Yes, they are designed for children aged 6–11 and cover calligraphy, heraldry, knightly games, leatherwork, or archery. An adult must be present.
Yes, the Tavern can be privatized for adult birthdays, family gatherings, or private evenings with medieval tastings and entertainment upon request.
Participants must solve puzzles to access the Meeple Kingdom and retrieve four keys. Suitable for ages 8+, for 2–5 players, available in French and English, duration: 60 minutes.
Yes, reservations are mandatory for all workshops, the escape game, and birthday parties to secure your spot and prepare the materials.
Yes, they are designed for all ages. Children can join workshops, while adults can enjoy demonstrations, the Tavern, and photo studios.
The Tavern offers an immersion in medieval gastronomy with tastings of traditional pies and drinks, along with explanations about medieval food.
Yes, you can participate in workshops, visit artisans, taste at the Tavern, take medieval photos, and try the escape game all in one visit.
