The town of Carcassonne is the biggest fortress of Europe. At the foot of the Black mountain, the city raises(draws up) its double ramparts, its forty eight towers, its four barbacanes, as well as its Comtal's castle and its basilica. A day will be necessary for the visit of the medieval, world-famous town.

One penetrates there by impressive "Porte Narbonnaise", who crushes every passer-by of its two tours(towers) thirty metres high.

lists separating both surrounding walls(speakers) is ideal for a walk which allows to identify the various times of construction, the first stones dating Ier century after J.C.


This visit will leave you under the day charm, but the fallen night, the learned lighting will plunge you into a particular atmosphere.

Photo: advertising Plaque "Carcassonne 2000 years of history" - Text : tourinfos