Carcassonne - Wikipedia
WEBCarcassonne (/ ˌ k ɑːr k ə ˈ s ɒ n /, US also /-ˈ s ɔː n,-ˈ s oʊ n /, French: ⓘ, locally [kaχkaˈsɔnə]; Occitan: Carcassona [kaɾkaˈsunɔ]; Latin: Carcaso) is a French fortified city in the department of Aude, region of Occitania.
What to do, what to visit, what to see in Carcassonne? - Office de ...
WEBThe Carcassonne Festival, the "Embrasement de la Cité", the Magic of Christmas, the Feria, the Tour de France... are unforgettable moments in Carcassonne.
15 Best Things to Do in Carcassonne (France) - The Crazy Tourist
WEBMay 1, 2021 · Categories France Tags Carcassonne 15 Best Things to Do in Carcassonne (France): La Cité de Carcassonne; Château Comtal and Ramparts; Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus; Carcassonne Lower City; Carcassonne Cathedral; Lac de la Cavayère; Musée des Beaux-Arts; Châteaux de Lastours; Canal du Midi - barge trip; …
Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - UNESCO World Heritage …
WEBHistoric Fortified City of Carcassonne. Since the pre-Roman period, a fortified settlement has existed on the hill where Carcassonne now stands. In its present form it is an outstanding example of a medieval fortified town, with its massive defences encircling the castle and the surrounding buildings, its streets and its fine Gothic cathedral.
Carcassonne travel - Lonely Planet | France, Europe
WEBCarcassonne. France, Europe. Perched on a rocky hilltop and bristling with zigzag battlements, stout walls and spiky turrets, the fortified city of Carcassonne looks like something out of a children’s storybook when it's seen from afar. A Unesco World Heritage Site since 1997, it’s most people’s idea of the perfect medieval castle.
Carcassonne | France, Castle, History, & Map | Britannica
WEB6 days ago · Carcassonne, town, capital of Aude département, Occitanie region, southwestern France, southeast of Toulouse, near the eastward bend of the Aude River, which divides the city into two towns, the Ville Basse and the Cité. The Cité has the finest remains of medieval fortifications in Europe. Carcassonne, France.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Carcassonne - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Carcassonne, France: See Tripadvisor's 150,003 traveler reviews and photos of Carcassonne tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in April. We have reviews of the best places to see in Carcassonne. Visit top …
Carcassonne city guide - essential visitor information in English
WEBKey tourist information for Carcassonne: Region: the Languedoc area of Occitanie. Nearby cities: Toulouse, Narbonne, Nearest airports: Carcassonne, Toulouse, Perpignan, Béziers Carcassonne is on the routes between: Lyon and Toulouse, via Narbonne: Bordeaux and Perpignan. Population: (urban area) 48,280 (2013) Main sites: The citadel. The Canal ...
Carcassonne - France
WEBJan 2, 2024 · The medieval city of Carcassonne and its two listed UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Carcassonne boasts an excellent location in the south of France on the road to Lourdes, just 1hr from Toulouse and 3hr from Barcelona. The medieval city of Carcassonne was built on the ruins of an old Roman fortress and found itself at the …
Things to Do in Carcassonne Center - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Carcassonne Center, France: See Tripadvisor's 116,150 traveler reviews and photos of Carcassonne Center tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Carcassonne Center. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
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