Carcassonne [a] is a French fortified city in the department of Aude, region of Occitania. It is the prefecture of the department. Inhabited since the Neolithic Period, Carcassonne is located in the plain of the Aude between historic trade routes, linking the Atlantic to the Mediterranean Sea and the Massif Central to the Pyrénées. at En.wikipedia.org

Carcassonne is a tile-placement game set in medieval France, where players compete to score points by claiming cities, roads, cloisters and farms. Learn the rules, watch videos, read reviews, browse expansions and find a copy of this award-winning game. at Boardgamegeek.com

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. at Thecrazytourist.com

All Disctricts of Carcassonne are easily accessible on foot or by bike for an optimal discovery of the city. The Canal du Midi. A technical feat classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996 The Bastide Saint-Louis. The local life in the heart of a remarkable heritage site. The Medieval City ... at Tourisme-carcassonne.fr

History and geography of the town of Carcassonne, France. On the summit of an isolated hill rearing abruptly on the Aude’s right bank, the site of the Cité was occupied as early as the 5th century bce by the Iberians, then by Gallo-Romans. The inner rampart was built in 485 ce, when Euric was king of the Visigoths. Clovis failed to take it in 508, though Muslim invaders succeeded in 728, as ... at Britannica.com

Carcassonne's basilica is worth a peek for its soaring Gothic transept and vivid rose windows. Often, traditional plain chant can be heard inside. Porte Narbonnaise. Carcassonne. The main gateway to the Cité Médiévale, Porte Narbonnaise leads into the citadel’s interior. at Lonelyplanet.com

What is Carcassonne famous for? Carcassonne is famous for the Carcassonne medieval city, the Cité de Carcassonne.This UNESCO heritage site is one of France’s most famous monuments. It is the largest medieval walled city in Europe and was a stronghold of the Occitan Cathars during the Albigensian Crusades. at Jjbucketlisttravellers.com

District The Medieval City. To visit Carcassonne is to take a journey back in time to 2500 years ago…..Nestled at the top of a hill, the Medieval City dominates the whole city and is said to be one of the best preserved medieval ensembles in the world. Come and discover this jewel of our history and stroll through its charming streets and alleys. at Tourisme-carcassonne.fr

Discover the history and attractions of Carcassonne, a medieval town in Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Learn about its role in the Cathar Wars, its fortified Cité, its cathedral and chateau, and its UNESCO World Heritage status. at Francethisway.com

Carcassonne Écouter (Carcassona en occitan) est une commune française, préfecture du département de l'Aude dans la région Occitanie. Sur le plan historique et culturel, la commune fait partie du Carcassès, un pays centré sur la ville de Carcassonne, entre les prémices du Massif central et les contreforts pyrénéens. at Fr.wikipedia.org