Carcassonne

Carcassonne is situated on the River Aude, in the region of Occitania. It is divided into two parts: the upper one - La Cite Medieval and the lower one - La Bastide de Saint Louis. The first is a fortress city. Impregnable, one would like to say, looking at the thick walls surrounding it, cut by 52 pointed stone towers.

Carcassonne, France - © Brate

The city is one of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in France . In 1997 it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Each year they are visited by as many as four million tourists from all over the world. Below these medieval fortified buildings, on the left bank of the Aude River, lies the lower part of the city. Somewhat forgotten by tourists, it boasts a valuable architectural heritage.

For whom?

The city mainly attracts sightseeing fans . Check it out if you are interested in the Middle Ages and medieval architecture. Carcassonne is the largest city in France, almost intact from the Middle Ages. You will experience the unusual atmosphere of that period and learn about the history of the center.