Discover my articles dedicated to Carcassonne, its history, and its must-see attractions. I offer advice to help you plan your visit, better understand the local heritage, and fully enjoy your stay in the Aude, and especially in the medieval city.
In the Folds of Occitan Time At the heart of the southern Middle Ages, one name resonates like an imprint left in the dust of fortresses: Trencavel. Powerful but rarely at peace, these lords reigned over a territory scattered between Carcassonne, Béziers, Albi, and the Razès. Their history, woven with prestige, audacity, and tragedy, is…
At the Edge of the World Clinging to the steep cliffs of the Pyrenees, the Château de Montségur is not just a fortress: it is an enigma. It is said that its stones still bear the prayers of a forbidden faith, the cries of a relentless siege, and a final act of defiance. Up there,…
A medieval heritage in the heart of the city Within the ramparts of the city of Carcassonne, the Basilica of St. Nazaire and St. Celsus houses one of the most remarkable collections of stained glass in Occitanie. Silent witnesses to the great moments of the Middle Ages, they trace not only the evolution of the…
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