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Free Walking Tour - Carcassonne During II World War
4.93
Excellent (131 ratings) Guru: Paul
Registered on 19 May 2022
Hi, I'm Paul and I have a passion for Carcassonne during the Second World War. Come and walk the streets of Carcassonne with me and journey back in time. We tour the town stopping at places that have a strong connection with WW2. The history is brought alive by my knowledge of the subject and 40 black and white photos from the archives.
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
Tour description
Enjoy this guided walking tour around Carcassonne with an English guide.
Journey back in time and discover life in Carcassonne during WW2.
The tour is called 'Repression and Resistance' and is led by an English guide who has lived in Carcassonne since 2005.
The guide is passionate about Carcassonne during II World War.
Visit buildings, memorials, statues, and places with a link to World War 2 events and life.
The guide's extensive knowledge and the use of many photos from the archives, bring the tour to life.
Topics covered include:
- The fall of France
- The occupied and non occupied zones
- 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.
Useful information:
Approx 2h 15 mins.
3 miles/4.5 km
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
2 Bd Barbès, 11000 Carcassonne, France
Meet outside the restaurant Brasserie de 4 Temps near the Portail des Jacobins (Jacobins Gate.)
1
Outside visit
Place du Général de Gaulle
2
Outside visit
Plaza André Chénier
3
Outside visit
Place Carnot
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
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Quality
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Route
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum Attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour does not require payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Cash payment only.
