Online Highways Home > > Carcassonne Located 92 km SE of Toulouse (50 minutes by train), the medieval city of Carcassonne stands as a prime example of 13th century fortifications. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, Carcassonne is made up of two towns: La Bastide St-Louis (also known as La Ville Basse), and the double-walled medieval Cite, situated on a hill on the right bank of the River Aude. First built on a Roman site by the Visigoths in the 5th century, the city was further fortified beginning in the 12th century. Left to decay after the citys decline in importance as a military stronghold, the fortifications were restored under Viollet-le-Duc, famous as the restorer of the Notre-Dame in Paris. Visitors to the area today will find a well-preserved, picturesque village with museums, churches and fine restaurants along the narrow, meandering streets. Tourist Office15, Boulevard Camille PelletanB.P. 84211012 CarcassonnePhone: 33 4 68 10 24 30Fax: 33 4 68 10 24 38 Hotels, Resorts, and Inns Hotel De La Cite | Ibis Carcassonne Berriac | Ibis Carcassonne Centre | Inter Hotel Espace Cite | Mercure Carcassonne Pt Cite 3m | See more Cities and Towns. Other upcoming events include:

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