LA CITE MEDIEVALE

La Cité Médiévale is one of the beautiful fortresses in the southern crown of France. This medieval gem features the tales of Lady Carcas who fought hard to protect Carcassonne in the 8th century and the 13th-century stained glass windows in the St Nazaire Basilica. The visitors can take a stroll along the city walls to witness the beauty of the Roman towers and relish the panoramic views with the rolling hills in the backdrop

La Cité Médiévale is an architectural ensemble of exceptional quality that has been provided with ample and elaborative yet defensive systems over the centuries. It is one of the most remarkable places to visit in Carcassonne that showcases the architectural significance of the great historical role played by the city in Languedoc during the Middle Ages. The differences that you can see in the appearance of the fortifications are presented by their different historical origins.

Tourists are mesmerized to see the grandiosity and the different aspects of the tower in terms of shape and size in La Cité Médiévale. The east side of the city is the Porte Narbonnaise which is only accessible to vehicles. Reconstituted by the Viollet-le-Duc in the 19th century, the city is entirely enveloped with two walls, stretching across 1672 and 1287 meters, respectively. Occupying a mound of approximately 7 hectares, the construction of the fortification is attributed to its strategic location

Highlights

• Visit the largest former fortress in Europe, La Cité Médiévale, which played a significant role in the history of Languedoc
• Witness the Château Comtal, the Cour du Midi remains of a Gallo-Roman villa and the torture chamber at the Exposition
• Admire the perfect views of the rampart and the 52 towers of La Cité Médiévale.
• Enjoy the fairytale kind of appearance set in a crown on a hill in the center of the vineyards
• Take a pleasant walk along the tiny lanes of La Cité Médiévale which is bustling with cafes, shops, and restaurants
• See the crossroads of the routes that link the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, and Spain.