The castle of the Cathars in Carcassonne, 53 towers, huge and thick walls. The walls run in many rows, forming a heavily fortified monastery, with streets for living.
Many French historical films were shot in the monastery and its surroundings.
An interesting place. They lived in a city under a wall. They were afraid to take a hotel in the fortress, it was unclear how to park. Although, in principle, everything is solvable. It's great to walk around the fortress at night. The feeling of falling into the Middle Ages.
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Ясень
Level 30 Local Expert
April 2, 2024
One of the largest medieval fortresses preserved in excellent condition and maintained in this condition. In January, the evening was sparsely populated, which made Gothic gargoyles and soaring flocks of ravens create a feeling of superstitious fear.
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Екатерина Артемьева
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March 30, 2024
An amazing place! It is very beautiful and atmospheric, of course, there are a lot of people, but this is not surprising
We drove a car along the route - Lloret De Mar - Narbon - Carcassonne and back. I liked the square and the shops near the fortress. We visited the fortress. I really liked everything. I recommend it!
A medieval fortress town in the south of France.
2500 years of history, from the guide's story I remember only the heroic actions of Madame Carcass against the army of Charlemagne.
Now it is a tourist Mecca, beautifully restored under the direction of architect Eugene Viollet-le-Duc.
There are many shops and restaurants. We even met a Russian-speaking hostess in one souvenir shop.
There is a completely unique welcoming aura there, although it would seem from where?
Maybe from the sweet pronunciation of Bonjour from every door?)