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City of Carcassonne<\/h1>

If you’re looking for a place to visit in the Languedoc-Roussillon<\/a> region for your next vacation, the Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne<\/strong> is sure to delight. Located on the right bank of the Aude department in the Languedoc Roussillon region, the Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne is renowned for its two exceptional UNESCO World Heritage sites<\/strong> (the medieval Cit\u00e9<\/strong> and the Canal du Midi<\/strong>). It is also famous for its annual festival (Festival de Carcassonne), recognized by the FFFIM (F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Fran\u00e7aise des Festivals Internationaux de Musique). <\/p>

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What to see in the Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne?<\/span><\/h2>

With 2,500 years of history, the wonderful city of Carcassonne boasts a rich historical, architectural, cultural and religious heritage<\/strong>. Magnificent sites and monuments (\u00c9cluse de Saint-Jean, Portail des jacobins, Chapelle Notre Dame de la Sante, \u00c9cluse de Ladouce, Place Carnot and its fountain, \u00c9glise Saint Gimer, Musee Tr\u00e9sor de Notre Dame de l’Abbaye, Chapelle des carmes, Maison des m\u00e9moires – Centre Joe Bousquet, Maison de la truffe d’Occitanie, \u00c9cluse de Lalande…) are yours to visit and enjoy. <\/p>

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The medieval city<\/strong> owes its reputation to its double walls, with 3 km of ramparts and 52 towers. Day or night, you’ll have free access to many of its attractions (the Basilique Saint-Nazaire, the Ch\u00e2teau Comtal, the Porte Narbonnaise, the Porte d’Aude, the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de la Cit\u00e9, the lices, the ramparts, the great well, etc.). <\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Where to sleep near Carcassonne?<\/span><\/h2>

For your vacations in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, the 3-star Fun campsite near Carcassonne<\/a> offers a vacation like no other. A friendly, family atmosphere<\/strong> in a natural setting<\/strong> awaits you in the south of France, where you can enjoy the fresh air and a wide range of<\/strong> leisure and entertainment activities<\/strong>. <\/p>

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Take a stroll along the streets to admire the architectural heritage of the Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne. And don’t leave the city without sampling its vineyards, cassoulet (a local dish made with beans, sausages and duck) and foie gras (another regional specialty). <\/p>

A cruise on the Canal du Midi<\/strong> and the Pont-Vieux near the Cit\u00e9 de Carcassonne is another way to discover the city.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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