Carcassonne

Carcassonne is a city in southern , best known for its UNESCO World Heritage listed walled city. It can be visited comfortably as a day trip. Among board game enthusiasts, the city may ring a bell as the inspiration for the 2000 German board game of the same name.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Carcassonne station and Carcassonne Cathedral.

Railway station
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Carcassonne is a railway station in …

Church
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is a cathedral and designated national monument in , .

Church
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The is a Roman…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cité de Carcassonne and Berriac.

Neighborhood
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The is a medieval citadel located…

Village
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is a commune in the department in southern . is situated 5 km east of Carcassonne.

Carcassonne

Latitude
43.2158° or 43° 12′ 57″ north
Longitude
2.3514° or 2° 21′ 5″ east
Population
46,400
Elevation
112 metres (367 feet)
Open location code
8FM46982+8H
Geo­Names ID
6447020
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In Other Languages

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Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: La Prade and Grazaille.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Carcassonne Railway Station and DoubleTree by Hilton Carcassonne.

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Worth a closer look: Carcassonne and Narbonne.

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