Carcassonne Holiday Homes

Carcassonne is situated on the lower east side of France near the border of Spain. The Languedoc-Roussillon region contains many provinces and towns, but none of them compare to the fortress of Carcassonne. ´Guests of cottages and villas to the medieval city of Carcassonne will enjoy cool summers and mild but cool winters. By far the biggest tourist attractions of Carcassonne are the two miles of medieval fortified walls which wrap around the city of Carcassonne and include 56 watchtowers. Visitors can find plenty of Carcassonne holiday homes in areas near the fortifications which include beautiful Carcassonne cottages or Carcassonne villas.

The fortifications surrounding Carcassonne began construction in the 3rd century A.D. Throughout the centuries these walls have stood up to the test of time; they were even once singled out for demolition by Napoleon. Community outrage spurred reconstruction efforts that began almost 200 years ago, and today the fortifications still stand as a now proclaimed World Heritage Site. Some of the unique features of these fortifications include false doors and walls, devices that helped to prevent acts of treason, and other features representative of the military genius that developed in the medieval period out of sheer necessity. In addition to the fortification towers, visitors who choose to stay in Carcassonne cottages, Carcassonne holiday homes and Carcassonne villas will also have access to the regions famous wineries and bird shows which feature raptors trained using medieval traditional techniques. If one is fortunate enough to stay in Carcassonne on July 14th, they will be witness to an incredible fireworks display that takes place right over the fortifications.

While Carcassonne is a small French city, there are plenty of cottages and villas opportunities that visitors can take advantage of for affordable prices. Whether one wishes to stay in Carcassonne cottages or Carcassonne villas, or other types of Carcassonne accommodation Domegos offers a comprehensive guide to all Carcassonne holiday homes available in the area.