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 · Within minutes of Carcassonne you can also get to vineyards, wine caves, ruined castles and the soothing green banks of the Canal du Midi. Lets explore the best things to do in Carcassonne: 1. La Cité de Carcassonne Source: Stockbym / Shutterstock La Cité de Carcassonne. First we’ll deal with what’s inside the walls.
Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne - UNESCO World Heritage …
WEBThe city of Carcassonne is located in the Occitanie region, in the department of Aude, on a rocky outcrop dominating the course of the Aude and on the historic axis of communication linking the Atlantic to the Mediterranean.
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.
Cité de Carcassonne - Wikipedia
WEBThe Cité de Carcassonne (Occitan: Ciutat de Carcassona [siwˈtat de kaɾkaˈsunɔ]) is a medieval citadel located in the French city of Carcassonne, in the Aude department, Occitania region. It is situated on a hill on the right bank of the river Aude, in the south-eastern part of the city proper.
Carcassonne – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBThe Cité is around 20 minutes by foot from the railway station. The main tourist sights in Carcassonne are situated within easy walking distance of each other. Tourist maps of Carcassonne are available from one of the three tourist information offices. There is one tourist information centre situated once you leave the railway station and ...
Carcassonne Travel Guide (2024): What You Need to Know
WEBMar 11, 2022 · Carcassonne France is the largest walled city in Europe & home to 2 UNESCO Heritage Sites. Plan your trip with this Carcassonne Travel Guide!
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 ...
The Medieval City - Office de tourisme de Carcassonne
WEBLocated on the right bank of the Aude, the City, a medieval town still inhabited, has 52 towers and 2 concentric walls totalling 3km of ramparts. Access is free, day and night, through the Narbonnaise Gate and the Aude Gate, and a large part of the Medieval City can be visited freely.
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