Carcassonne is a small city located in the southwest of France. It’s located between Toulouse, France and Barcelona, Spain. With a population of only about 50,000, its size isn’t enough to call your attention.
What is spectacular about Carcassonne, however, is its medieval walled city. Located on top of a hill just to the west of the modern city’s center is the largest and best-preserved medieval walled city left on Earth.
The citadel, which was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997, is a spectacular example of a fortified city. Visitors to Carcassonne are consistently blown away by its excellently-preserved architecture.
The medieval walled city is full of family-owned, traditional French restaurants and shops. Here, visitors can try “cassoulet,” a meat and bean stew that’s the most typical dish of the region.
When visiting the Cite de Carcassonne, an obligatory thing to do is to visit the 13th century Carcassonne Cathedral. The gothic building is a beautiful piece of art dedicated to Saint Michael.
Finally, all visitors should visit the Chateau Comtal, the highlight of the city. This restored 12th century castle once housed the royalty of the city in the times of the Kingdom of Aragon.
Traveling to Carcassonne is like going back it time. Make sure to visit!
