6 Spectacular Things to See & Do in La Cité, Carcassonne

La Cité is the historic citadel of the fortified city of Carcassonne, located in the Aude-Languedoc-Roussillon region of Southern France. First founded a full 2,500 years ago, in the Gallo-Roman period, Carcassonne’s historical quarter takes its name from the two concentric wall of defense that surround it, forming a perimeter of about 3km strategically studded with 52 towers. In the entire European continent, La Cité of Carcassonne is the largest citadel with its walls still completely intact. Read on for our list of six must-see sites to visit when you’re exploring this fascinating piece of French history.