CARCASSONNE’S unique history with Kate Mosse

Take a tour of the Languedoc with the author who has brought the region to life in her bestselling books

British author Kate Mosse first fell under Carcassonne’s spell almost three decades ago, and the medieval walled city has been inspiring her work ever since. This tour explores the unique history of the city. “My passion for the Languedoc region has always inspired my storytelling and continues to do so,” Kate says.

REASONS TO BOOK MEET KATE MOSSE

The bestselling author will join you in Carcassonne, the city that has featured so vividly in her writing, and take part in an exclusive tour and dinner, as well as a private talk and Q&A session.

PRIVATE TOUR OF CARCASSONNE

See many of the places that feature in Kate’s Languedoc Trilogy (Labyrinth, Sepulchre and Citadel), including La Cité Médiévale, the 12th-century Château Comtal and the Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus.

FREE NOVEL

Each booking includes a copy of Kate’s latest novel, The Burning Chambers, a story of love and betrayal, which is set in 16th-century Languedoc.

The medieval walled city of Carcassonne

Meander around the cobbled streets of Carcassonne

A warm welcome is guaranteed at Hotel Le Donjon

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