french tourist attraction. hilltop chateau and ramparts of the cite of carcassonne

languedoc famous tourist attraction occitanie chateau comtal archaeological roman basilica visigoths crusaders saintnazaire panorama stone spires portcullis restoration holiday unesco heritage louis historical monument vacation building bastion fort defense castle architecture scenic dusk twilight fortress antique town view ancient travel landmark fortified european exterior nature texture stronghold french outdoors destination carcassonne aude france medieval hill top citadel turreted watch towers walled fortifications ramparts gothic cathedral trees forest evening sky rose tinged clouds cit citi remparts cite ccarcassonne hilltop attraction chateau