The Walled Medieval Town of Carcassonne

Carcassonne is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its cultural significance, and it is the most visited destination in Languedoc-Roussillon. With its 3 kilometres of defensive ramparts, the old city of Carcassonne is one of the largest surviving medieval walled cities in Europe.

Carcassonne provides visitors the impression of entering a fairy tale setting. This fortified medieval town is protected by large ramparts and is in excellent condition. In fact, Viollet-Le-Duc renovated sections of the medieval walls and turreted towers in the 19th century, giving it a Disney-like aspect. Visitors may imagine what life was like in a typical Middle Ages village by exploring Carcassonne's narrow alleyways and cobblestone streets. The well Le Grand Puit was one of the townspeople used to get their drinking water.