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THE INQUISITION MUSEUM

Museums

Presentation

The Museum of the Inquisition 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. Explanations, Descriptions on panels, translated into French, English, Spanish, Italian and German, Supplemented by videos. The visit continues at the place called: “Punishments” with descriptive scenes of the Inquisition, to define the terrible journey that the Heretics underwent, from the Trial to the stake.

THE INQUISITION MUSEUM
7 rue Saint Jean La Cité BP 1086 CARCASSONNE 11000
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    Openning Time(s)

    From the 01/01/2024 to the 31/03/2024
    Monday10:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
    Thurday10:00 - 17:00
    Friday10:00 - 17:00
    Saturday10:00 - 17:00
    Sunday10:00 - 17:00
    From the 01/04/2024 to the 30/06/2024
    Monday10:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday10:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday10:00 - 18:00
    Thurday10:00 - 18:00
    Friday10:00 - 18:00
    Saturday10:00 - 18:00
    Sunday10:00 - 18:00
    From the 01/07/2024 to the 31/08/2024
    Monday10:00 - 19:00
    Tuesday10:00 - 19:00
    Wednesday10:00 - 19:00
    Thurday10:00 - 19:00
    Friday10:00 - 19:00
    Saturday10:00 - 19:00
    Sunday10:00 - 19:00
    From the 01/09/2024 to the 31/12/2024
    Monday10:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
    Thurday10:00 - 17:00
    Friday10:00 - 17:00
    Saturday10:00 - 18:00
    Sunday10:00 - 17:00

    Spoken language(s)

    • French
    • English
    • Spanish

    Practical information

    • Pets allowed
    • Group allowed (60 maximum people)
    • Young audience
    PricesPrice
    (in €)
    Adult full rate11€
    Rate for children8.5€
    Students rates9.5€

    Payment method

    • Holiday vouchers (F)
    • Cash
    • Postal money orders
    • Money transfers
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