Carcassonne 2005: Photos 1

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Views in and around the Medieval City of Carcassonne.

The stunning Medieval City of Carcassonne, from the Pont Vieux.

The stunning Medieval City of Carcassonne, from the Pont Vieux.  (96k)

Moat and walls on the east side of the Medieval City - the drawbridge of Porte Narbonnaise in the distance.

Moat and walls on the east side of the Medieval City - the drawbridge of Porte Narbonnaise in the distance.  (97k)

Between the outer (left) and inner (right) walls.

Between the outer (left) and inner (right) walls.  (96k)

Walking down windy cobbled lanes through narrow arches to the western (Côte de la Cité) gate of the Medieval City.

Walking down windy cobbled lanes through narrow arches to the western (Cote de la Cite) gate of the Medieval City. (124k)

St Gimer's church near the Porte Côte de la Cité.

St Gimer's church near the Porte Cote de la Cite.  (98k)

Walking up into the Cité from the Porte Narbonnaise.

Walking up into the Cite from the Porte Narbonnaise. (97k)

Precarious-looking walkways on the walls of the 12th century Castle.

Precarious-looking walkways on the walls of the 12th century Castle.  (95k)

Defensible entrance to the castle.

Defensible entrance to the castle.  (97k)

Walking around the Cité.

Walking around the Cite. (100k)

Lots of period films have been made here in Carcassonne.

Lots of period films have been made here in Carcassonne. (97k)

 

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