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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.
Very moving tour, not what you expect to do in Carcassonne but something you should do.
Carcassonne is known for its medieval fortress, while the lower city (la Bastide) is normally outside of the spotlight. Paul grabs that spotlight, carries it across a few centuries, and drops it on several locations in the lower city during the World War II period. For me, it was the perfect complement to the more popular medieval sights - I now feel as if I know a whole other side of Carcassonne that I would have never gotten to experience otherwise. Paul has a very engaging way of transporting you through time, with the use of original pictures and key locations, and introducing powerful stories of ordinary Carcassonnians grappling with big "H" history. This walking tour is clearly a labour of love and Paul's passion for history is infectious. 100% recommend!
Fascinating stories that bring WW2 to light in this region. See “hidden” WW2 landmarks! Well researched and engaging. Carcassone is more than the old Cité!
Well worth it! Paul has a great knowledge of Carcassone history during WW2 and offered lots of interesting insights into the life in the region.
Paul was very knowledgeable, and encouraged questions as we went. He shared a lot of knowledge about how WW2 impacted the local area, from day to day life to national politics and told great stories about local people.
