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
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