History Of Cite de Carcassonne.................
History goes back as least as far as Roman Gaul; parts of the city's fortifications date from 1st Century AD. Located at the strategic intersection of two historic trade routes, from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean and from Spain to the center of France, Carcassonne's defenses Were strengthened by successive owners. In the 5th century, the Visigoths's extended the Roman defenses for many years and disposal of Carcassonne Castle proved impenetrable to invaders. Carcassonne France Came under control of the French crown in 1247. King Louis IX (St. Louis) and his successor Philip III further strengthened the fortifications of Carcassonne Castle and built the "new town" outside the defenses.
Were the fortified walls allowed to fall into disrepair. In the mid-19th century, the French government proposed demolishing the walls. A Castle of Carcassonne saved the popular uproar and the architect and historian Eugene Viollet-le-Duc was commissioned to restore the medieval fortifications. Carcassonne France would be excused for supposing That he is coming into a fairy tale world. The fortified city stands majestically on a hill overlooking the Lush Countryside of the Languedoc and the Pyrenees Mountains Distant. One legends from the history of Carcassonne is the attempted siege by Charlemagne In the 9th century. According to the story, a cunning Madame Carcas fed the last of the city's wheat to a pig in full view of the invading army.
Believing the besieged townspeople That Had an inexhaustible supply of food, Charlemagne retreated from the walls and the town was renamed in honor of the 'ingenious lady. Poor 'Castle Chambord and Chenonceau Castle in the Loire Valley, Were not built as defensive structures, but as palaces for entertainment. Carcassonne Castle is more like the fortresses along the Home-Scottish border in its defenses That Were an essential part of its architecture. For many years, Carcassonne France marked the border Between France and Aragon.
Were the fortified walls allowed to fall into disrepair. In the mid-19th century, the French government proposed demolishing the walls. A Castle of Carcassonne saved the popular uproar and the architect and historian Eugene Viollet-le-Duc was commissioned to restore the medieval fortifications. Carcassonne France would be excused for supposing That he is coming into a fairy tale world. The fortified city stands majestically on a hill overlooking the Lush Countryside of the Languedoc and the Pyrenees Mountains Distant. One legends from the history of Carcassonne is the attempted siege by Charlemagne In the 9th century. According to the story, a cunning Madame Carcas fed the last of the city's wheat to a pig in full view of the invading army.
Believing the besieged townspeople That Had an inexhaustible supply of food, Charlemagne retreated from the walls and the town was renamed in honor of the 'ingenious lady. Poor 'Castle Chambord and Chenonceau Castle in the Loire Valley, Were not built as defensive structures, but as palaces for entertainment. Carcassonne Castle is more like the fortresses along the Home-Scottish border in its defenses That Were an essential part of its architecture. For many years, Carcassonne France marked the border Between France and Aragon.
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