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The remarkable walls of Carcassonne’s citadel safeguarded the city for centuries and fell into a state of decay before undergoing comprehensive restoration by 19th-century architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. Regardless of the historical accuracy of his work, they remain an architectural marvel, attracting visitors from far and wide.
Carcassonne is an extraordinary place, a perfect medieval city with its massive fortifications dominating the surrounding countryside. Seen from afar, it seems straight out of a fairy-tale. Inside, it’s even more impressive.Carcassonneis best known for having an entire city that is a castle. La Cité is double-walled, with grassylices(translated as lists) between the walls you can stroll along. From the massive ramparts, you look down to the lower cité (ville basse).