Carcassonne

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DepartureCARCASSONNE (11)
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The medieval city of Carcassonne is listed as wolr heritage by Unesco.


St Nazaire basilica

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St Nazaire basilic was finished in the first half of the 12th century.


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The castle

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The castle was built in the 12th century by the Trencavel's, Vicounts of Carcassonne.

Paying entrance and guided tours available all year round.


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The "Narbonnaise" gate

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The "Narbonnaise" gate is located in the 1st century south wall. The gate had two big towers.


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Aude gate

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Down the medieval city, a wall was protecting the suburb located on the banks of River Aude. This wall is dating from the 13th century.


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The theatre

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The theatre is a historical site as well as being the flagship of the "Festival de la Cité"


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The 'Lices"

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This part of the fortifications links the Castle Comtal to the Treseau tower, and is a nice walk full of history.


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The city walls

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The medieval city of Carcassonne has a 3 km long double city wall that has 52 towers.


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