The fortified city of Carcassonne

The restoration of the cityIn the 19th century, the city was inhabited. The

restoration of the city began with Viollet-le-Duc in 1853.

Thanks to the drawings of Viollet-le-Duc , we can admire the work he made for the restoration of city.

After the death of Viollet-le-Duc, the restoration of the city continued and it finished in 1911.

The Medieval CityThe Basilica of Saint-Nazaire

The Basilica of Saint-Nazaire was completed in the first half of the twelfth century. It has the most beautiful stained glass windows in the south of France. It received in 1898 the title of basilica.

The Medieval City

The “Château comtal” was built in two stages. This construction was started by Bernard Trencavel during the Romanesque period around 1130. It was built to replace an original castle located on the site of the Narbonne Gate.

The « Château comtal »

The Medieval City The Gates

The enclosure is pierced by four main gates, giving access to the interior of the city. The doors are divided in four cardinal points.

The Narbonne Gate, is located at the east of the city and was built around 1280. It was named because of its orientation to Narbonne.

-The Narbonne Gate

The Medieval City-The Aude Gate

The Aude Gate is located at the west of the city. It was named because

it is facing the river with the same name.

Sarah and Marine

Quiz:1. Who did restorate the city ?

.Jean-Pierre Mayrevielle . Viollet-le-Duc

2.When did the restoration begin? And when did it end?

.1853-1911 .1939-1945 .1789-1799

3.When did the basilica receive its title?.1945 .1918 .1898 .1130

4.Who have started the construction of « château comtal » ?

.Napoléon 1er . Viollet-le-duc .Bernard Trencavel

5.How many gates giving acces to the interior of the city?

. Two . Eight . Four

6.What is the name of this gate ?

. Narbonne Gate

.Aude Gate

7.What is the name of this gate ?

. Narbonne Gate

.Aude Gate