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Bridge and entrance of the citadel of the CitÃÂ© de Carcassonne, fortified city of Carcassonne, Aude, Occitanie region, France. Royalty Free Stock Photo

A tree by the bridge and entrance of the citadel of the CitÃÂ© de Carcassonne, fortified city of Carcassonne, Aude, France Royalty Free Stock Photo

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The city of Carcassonne from the old bridge, in Aude, in Occitanie, France

Carcassonne, a hilltop town in Languedoc in the south of France, is famous for its medieval citadel, La CitÃ©, with its numerous watchtowers and double enclosure. The first walls were built in the Gallo-Roman era, while the main additions were made in the 13th and 14th centuries. The ChÃ¢teau Comtal, which dates from the 12th century, offers archaeological exhibitions and a tour of the interior ramparts.