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Carcassonne - Cité

There are only two entrances to Carcassonne Cité, the twin-towered Porte Narbonnaise and the Porte d'Aude. The interior is a maze of winding lanes. On the west side is the Château Comtal, originally built about 1125 and enlarged in the 13th C; it abuts on the inner circuit of walls and could be defended on its own. It now houses a museum on the history of the stronghold, with a small lapidary collection. From the battlements there are wide views.

Must-see attractions nearby:
Cité
Carcassonne Cité, prime example of medieval fortification in Europe .
Narbonnaise in Carcassonne.
Grand Canissou & Cahuzac in Carcassonne.
The Petite Canissou in Carcassonne.
The Château Inquisition in Carcassonne.
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