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More to see in Carcassonne

When traveling in France, don’t forget to explore the beautiful area of Languedoc. One of its most prominent cities, Carcassonne, is situated in the plain of the River Aude. This is an ancient city that consists of two main parts. Cite is the upper part of the city and the location of a beautiful fortress. This is an enchanting place, and so no wonder why many tourists get a feeling that they are in some historical fairytale. This is the best place to find out more about the past of this settlement. The territory of the castle is surrounded by thick walls. Inside the area, you will find many shops and cafes. Besides that, there are many residences of local people in this part of the city. The lower part of Carcassonne mostly has hotels, but this doesn’t mean that this part of the city is deprived of landmarks. The history of Carcassonne started in the 2nd century BC. Gallic tribes were the first inhabitants in this region. Soon after that, Romans claimed the authority over the territory, and Visigoths became rulers in this region in the 5th century. In the 8th century, when Saracens replaces Visigoths, Francs invaded the region and added the territory of modern Carcassonne to their country. Only Cite existed until the Middle Ages. The Lower Town named Bastide on the opposite bank of the Aude River appeared much later. However, Edward the Black Prince ordered to destroy the newer part of the city in 1359. Later, Bastide was restored. The citadel has managed to … Read further

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Carcassonne sightseeing

Just like any castle city, Carcassonne has its own legends. In the 8th century, the town of Saracens was ambushed by the troops of Charlemagne. When the king of Muslims, Balaak, dies, his wife Lady Carcas took over the leadership. The siege lasted approximately five years, and people inside the fortress didn’t have enough food for such a long period of time. When only one pig and one bag of grained remained, … Open

Moving around in France - transportation

France is one of the most economically developed countries in the European Union. This explains why there is such a high-quality transport infrastructure in the country. Railway transportation is as a matter of fact popular in France. There is in Paris the largest railway network in the entire country; it extends not only to all cities and regions, but also to neighboring countries. Local and regional high-speed trains, as well as Express trains run in the Country. Speaking of public transport, the most popular is buses. All journeys are strictly based on schedule. However, quite often in large cities, public transport gets into traffic jams. Buses become the most popular choice of transportation when it is necessary to get from one city to another without a stop. Also, in the capital of France there are night buses which are designed for those who like to move during the night time. … Open

Economy roadmap of France

France today, is one of the most developed countries in the world in terms of GDP. These indicators are stable, despite the fact that a fairly large part of the economy officially belongs to the state. Also, it should be noted that one of the highest living standards in the world is observed in France. This is due to the steady increase in the number of immigrants in the State. One of the most guarded sectors of the state is the Agricultural sector. The main emphasis was placed on private land ownership. Of all others, thanks to which every year the potential of this field of activity increases. Today, France is considered the largest State in the whole of Europe in terms of the quantity of grain and wheat being cultivated. Also, the country produces a lot of beef and dairy products, especially cheese, which today has about 400 varieties. All these products are mostly exported, and ensure the growth of the country’s GDP. The wine industry is also actively developing. Elite varieties of wines are exported all over the world. … Open

Detailed hi-res maps of Carcassonne for download or print

Our guide chapters over Carcassonne

Carcassonne sightseeing

Moving around in France - transportation

Economy roadmap of France

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