Weather in Carcassonne. Actual conditions and forecast

Map of wind conditions for Carcassonne area

Map of Carcassonne temperature forecast

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Rain forecast for Carcassonne area

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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

Carcassonne guide chapters

Carcassonne sightseeing

The Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus is the oldest church in the city. It was built in the 6th century during the reign of Theodoric the Great, the leader of the Visigoths. The church was officially mentioned in the documents in 925. Later, Pope Urban II visited the city and blessed the stones used for building the church. Only naves from the original building have survived until our times. One of these naves … Open

Climate in France and weather forecast - best seasons for visit

In France, the climate is quite favorable, so you can travel here at any time of the year. The main factor is the purpose of your visit to this romantic country, and financial opportunities. The highest tourist season occurs in the height of summer, and is observed from the end of July to the beginning of August. Although, in general, the beach season lasts until mid-September and the autumn season is characterized by a reasonable influx of tourists. Also, it is worth noting that a huge tourist rush is observed in the winter period. The country is visited by fans of mountain skiing. This usually begins from the middle of December and lasts until February. Also, a large percentage of travelers prefer to join in on the New Year and Christmas holidays in France. The least number of tourists in France is witnessed during the off-season. However, you can come to Paris at any time of the year; even when it rains to no end for days and the cold winds are relentless. … Open

Atmosphere of France: religion and languages

Last year, according to data, it is recorded that less than 30% of the population of the country believes in the existence of God. More than 35% of the country believes that there is a higher force or energy, whose mind is at times more powerful than the human mind. More than 40% of the population believe that there are no higher forces and consider themselves atheists. Catholicism in France has been recognized as the only religion for thousands of years. With the advent of Charlemagne in France, the Catholic faith became even stronger. It was proclaimed as the only correct direction of Christianity. Already at the end of the 19th century in France there were major changes, and the Country officially proclaimed itself a secular State. In other words, the Government gave freedom of choice of religion. However, over the years, other religious denominations began to develop in France, despite the fact that France is still considered a Catholic state. … Open