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City of Carcassonne in the Aude in Occitanie, France #260423614
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Carcassonne, a hilltop town in Languedoc in southern France, is famous for its medieval citadel, La Cité, with its many watchtowers and double enclosure. The first walls were built in Gallo-Roman times, while the main additions were made in the 13th and 14th centuries. The Château Comtal, which dates from the 12th century, offers archaeological exhibitions and a visit to the interior ramparts.