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Carcassonne Area (southern France)

This medieval fortress has a history going back 2,000 years to the Romans. Is was a "super fortress" with both an inner and outer wall for protection. The great Charlemagne could not capture it so he laid siege to it without success for 5 years. It is now a major French tourist attraction.
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Nice door hinges!

  • Stained glass within the cathedral
  • South rose window within the fortress cathedral
  • Gargoyles on the Cathedral
  • Looking from the fortress down onto the city
  • A cathedral below the fortress
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