The Cité de Carcassonne is one of the best-preserved medieval fortified cities in Europe, located in the town of Carcassonne in southern France. Dating back to the Gallo-Roman period, the fortress was later expanded in the Middle Ages, particularly during the 12th and 13th centuries when it became a stronghold of the French crown following the Albigensian Crusade. The citadel is famous for its double defensive walls stretching nearly 3 kilometers, reinforced by 52 towers, drawbridges, and imposi