Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne hosts Azurine on 17-18 October
Published on 09/27/2026 at 09:25 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne will host Azurine and the Colour Factory on 17 and 18 October 2026 at the castle and ramparts, within the Cité de Carcassonne. The family production begins at 10.30am on both days and uses theatre, puppets and a story about colours for children aged three and over.
Azurine brings a colour story to Carcassonne on 17 October
The Centre des Monuments Nationaux lists Azurine and the Colour Factory as a family activity at the monument. Its official programme describes an interactive show about colours and emotions, centred on a magician who sets out to brighten an originally grey world.
The event is scheduled for 10.30am on Saturday 17 October and Sunday 18 October 2026. The official listing says that an accompanying adult is required and gives the minimum age as three; it also describes the production as a combination of theatre, singing and puppetry. The official family programme places it among activities at the Château et remparts de la Cité de Carcassonne.
Two defensive enclosures frame the October family event
The venue is more than a backdrop for the programme. The monument's castle and ramparts form part of the Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne, whose defensive layout surrounds the castle, streets, houses and Gothic cathedral.
UNESCO identifies the site as a medieval fortified city developed mainly in the thirteenth century. Its inner ramparts contain twenty-six circular towers, while the outer ramparts have nineteen round towers and three barbicans. The two principal entrances are the Porte Narbonnaise and the Porte de l'Aude.
The fortified settlement stands on a rocky outcrop above the River Aude, with Carcassonne's lower town at the foot of the walls. The site also records a long restoration campaign led by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc from 1853 to 1879. Its World Heritage history and the colour-focused family show therefore meet in a monument whose present appearance reflects both medieval fortification and nineteenth-century conservation, as UNESCO's site description records.
Visiting Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Azurine and the Colour Factory takes place at the castle and ramparts on 17 and 18 October 2026, with the listed start time of 10.30am on both days.
- The activity is for children aged three and over, and the official listing states that an accompanying adult is required. The event is held within the monument's castle and ramparts.
- The venue address is 1 rue Viollet-le-Duc, La Cité, Carcassonne 11000. The citadel occupies a rocky outcrop overlooking the River Aude, above the lower town.
- The visit involves a fortified site with two lines of ramparts, towers, gates, streets and the castle. The terrain and layout are those of a historic citadel rather than a level indoor venue.
- French is the official language of France, and the national currency is the euro.
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Frequently asked questions about Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne
When does Azurine and the Colour Factory take place at Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne?
The production is scheduled for 10.30am on 17 and 18 October 2026 at the castle and ramparts.
What is Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne?
It is a fortified medieval city in Carcassonne, France, with a castle, two defensive enclosures, streets and a Gothic cathedral. UNESCO lists it as a World Heritage site.
Where is Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne and how do you get there?
The monument is at 1 rue Viollet-le-Duc, La Cité, Carcassonne 11000, on a rocky outcrop above the River Aude and the lower town.
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