Free Walking Tour - Carcassonne During II World War
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.
Pickup
Meet outside the restaurant Brasserie de 4 Temps near the Portail des Jacobins (Jacobins Gate.)
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