The Cité de Carcassonne is a historic fortified city in southern France with origins from the Gallo-Roman period. It features double defensive walls with 52 watchtowers, a castle with a museum, a Gothic cathedral, and other notable historic buildings. It inspired the popular board game Carcassonne and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
The largest Gothic palace in the world is a sight to behold! Learn all about its tumultuous history, and the nine Catholic people who called the palace home!
The Forteresse de Salses is a Catalan-built fortress in the commune of Salses-le-Château, in the French département of Pyrénées-Orientales. Built at the end of the 15th century, it guarded the former frontier between Spain and France.
Its layout and architecture is a rare example of the transition between a medieval-style castle and a more modern fortress. Today, it is open to the public and attracts 10,000 visitors every year.