Our main pages on this subject:
Things to see in Carcassonne :In the : the Narbonne Gate, which defended the entrance to the fortified town ; the Trésau tower ; the " lists " - large open spaces where tournaments and jousts were once held ; the 12th century Count's Castle ; the Aude Gate ; the 11th and 14th century basilica of Saint Nazaire and Saint Celse ; the La Vade Tower ; the old town where local craftsmen still practice traditional crafts..
The population of the village is grouped at the top of a rocky spur at an altitude of 710 metres, around a 12th - century castle....
The village of St Guilhem le Désert, which has retained some vestiges of its fortifications, is dominated by the ruins of a 12th - century castle from which there is a magnificent panoramic view....
It has jealously guarded its 13th - century feudal castle which was built at the foot of a hillside, one of the foothills of Mount Coronat....
As well as the remains of the 12th - century castle, you must see the St Rustique well : it was the destruction of this well that brought about the surrender of Minerve....
In Fitou, 12th century church with Romanesque doorway and 11th century castle...
The Gate, which defended the entrance to the walled city ; the Trésau tower ; the " lists " - large open spaces where tournaments and jousts were once held ; the 12th century Count's Castle ; the Aude Gate ; the 11th and 14th century basilica of Saint Nazaire and Saint Celse ; the La Vade Tower ; the old town where local craftsmen still practice traditional crafts....
The Gate, which defended the entrance to the walled city ; the Trésau tower ; the " lists " - large open spaces where tournaments and jousts were once held ; the 12th century Count's Castle ; the Aude Gate ; the 11th and 14th century basilica of Saint Nazaire and Saint Celse ; the La Vade Tower ; the old town where local craftsmen still practice traditional crafts....
The lower 11th century castle, which houses the church of Sainte-Marie and the governor's lodging, is connected by a fortress wall to the upper 13th century castle, which is made up of the chapel and San Jordi keep....
It has jealously guarded its 13th - century feudal castle which was built at the foot of a hillside, one of the foothills of Mount Coronat....