The City Of Carcassonne And The Old Bridge, From The New Bridge And The Aude River, In Aude, In Occitanie, France. Stock Photo

Carcassonne, a hilltop town in Languedoc in the south of France, is famous for its medieval citadel, La Cité, with its numerous watchtowers and double enclosure. The first walls were built in the Gallo-Roman era, 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 tour of the interior ramparts.