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Cité de Carcassonne, Carcassonne Center

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Cité de Carcassonne, a fully restored, fortified French town dates back more than 2,000 years. This site is widely considered one of the best examples of a well-preserved medieval city with heavy fortifications. A classic fortress on a high peak features architectural influences from the Romans, fifth-century Visigoths, and later occupants. You can explore two rings of fortified walls with battlements, conical towers, bridges, stone streets, and medieval buildings. A famous Gothic cathedral with carved stone columns and stained glass windows crowns the city. Add Cité de Carcassonne to your Carcassonne travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Carcassonne driving holiday site .

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• By LegendDidi

  Visite de la ville fortifiée plutôt sympa, à faire que ce soit en famille, entre amis, en couple ou même en solo...  more »

  Visit the walled city rather nice, to do whether with family, friends, couple or even solo ...
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• By bill f

  This is a place that needs to be on your bucket list. A medieval walled city in the south of France that has survived intact. Lots to see and do, history abounds, the views are gorgeous. Many restaura...  more »

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• By Dana Westermark

  This is the definitive example of a fortified medieval city. For most people, this is what you envision when you think of castles. Well maintained and well displayed museum takes you through the history of the place. Great shopping, restaurants and strolling. You can easily spend an entire day here and not have seen everything. Great experience dispite the crowds.

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• By rob robinson

  Excellent place for tourists. Well worth coming to see the castle city and the city outside. It takes a while to get to know the streets inside the castle walls. Done nice shops. Quite a few restaurants. Most places have English and Spanish translations.

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