The Medieval City That Shouldn't Still Exist (Carcassonne)
How to spend the perfect day in Carcassonne in the Languedoc region of southern France 🏰
Many people believe that Carcassonne is France’s greatest medieval treasure, but what’s the true story behind the impossibly high ramparts and fairytale turrets? In this travel guide we’ll dive deep into the history of Carcassonne and explore the walled city, scaling the ramparts and enjoying the views over Occitanie.
Carcassonne is also a region closely associated with wine as much of the citadel is surrounded by vineyards. As such we’ll take a short 15 minute drive from the city to reach a new domaine where winemaker Stéphane will teach us the secrets of winemaking in the Languedoc region of southern France.
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Video Summary
AI GeneratedExplore the medieval citadel of Carcassonne, one of Europe's largest fortified cities. The guide covers its complex history of restoration, key landmarks like the ramparts and Basilica of San Nazare, and a visit to a local family-run winery, Domaine de la Perrinade, highlighting the region's evolving approach to quality winemaking.