MUSÉE DE L’INQUISITION
CARCASSONNE – CITE MEDIEVALE

Last update 14/10/2025

Description

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.

Spoken languages : English, Spanish

Prices

• Adult full rate : from 12,00€
• Rate for children : from 8,50€
• Students rates : from 9,50€
• Group rate/adult : from 315,00€ to 395,00€
• Group rate/adult : from 19,00€ to 23,00€

Payment

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