Carcassonne Medieval City hosts Azurine on 17 October
Published on 10/04/2026 at 04:57 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Carcassonne Medieval City (Cité de Carcassonne) will host Azurine and the Colour Factory on 17 and 18 October 2026. The family programme brings theatre, singing, puppetry and play activities to the castle and ramparts in Carcassonne, France.
Azurine brings colour to Carcassonne Medieval City on 17 October
The official programme schedules the event for 10.30am on both Saturday 17 October and Sunday 18 October 2026. The story follows a magician who sets out to add colour to an initially grey world, with the performance built around emotions and the experience of colour.
The Centre des monuments nationaux presents the activity for children from the age of three, with an accompanying adult required. The performance lasts 40 minutes and is followed by 15 minutes of play with the children. The official family programme places the event among activities at the castle and ramparts.
Family theatre meets 2,800 years of Carcassonne history
The setting is the castle and ramparts within the fortified historic city. The operator's event page gives the dates as 17 and 18 October 2026 and describes a programme centred on colours, emotions and imaginary castles. It also lists the activity as part of Monument Jeu d'enfant, a family-focused programme at the site.
The connection between the story and the venue is unusually direct: a tale about making a grey world colourful will unfold inside a monument whose official visitor material describes 2,800 years of history. Visitors can combine the scheduled activity with the castle rooms, ramparts and courtyard described in the site's visitor information. The operator's Monument Jeu d'enfant page states that the programme is included in the entrance fee.
Visiting Carcassonne Medieval City: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Azurine and the Colour Factory takes place on 17 and 18 October 2026 at 10.30am, with the family activity located at the castle and ramparts.
- The programme is planned for children aged three and above, and an accompanying adult is required. The listed performance and play session together last 55 minutes.
- The monument is at 1 rue Viollet-le-Duc in Carcassonne. Carcassonne station is the named rail reference in the operator's practical information.
- The visit combines castle interiors, a courtyard and ramparts, so the event is part of a larger fortified monument rather than a standalone theatre venue.
- French is the official language of France, and the national currency is the euro.
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Frequently asked questions about Carcassonne Medieval City
When does Azurine and the Colour Factory take place at Carcassonne Medieval City?
The family programme takes place on 17 and 18 October 2026. Both sessions are scheduled for 10.30am.
What is Azurine and the Colour Factory?
It is an interactive family performance about colours and emotions, combining theatre, singing, puppetry and play. The activity is intended for children from the age of three.
Where is Carcassonne Medieval City and how do you get there?
The castle and ramparts are at 1 rue Viollet-le-Duc in Carcassonne, France. Carcassonne station is the named rail reference in the operator's practical information.
