Cité de Carcassonne
France's double-walled medieval city, ringed by more than fifty towers
- France
- Occitanie
- 12th century
- Medieval
- walled city
Carcassonne's famous double-ring defences were strengthened mainly in the 12th and 13th centuries. Two concentric curtain walls studded with towers enclose the hilltop cité in Occitanie.
Construction: Major medieval fortifications: 12th–13th centuries
Frequently asked questions
- When was Cité de Carcassonne built?
- Cité de Carcassonne was built mainly in the 12th century. Full construction span: Major medieval fortifications: 12th–13th centuries.
- Where is Cité de Carcassonne?
- Cité de Carcassonne is in Carcassonne, France (around 43.21°, 2.36°).
- What kind of castle is Cité de Carcassonne?
- Cité de Carcassonne is a walled city in the Medieval style. France's double-walled medieval city, ringed by more than fifty towers.