CARCASSONNE, France — Somewhere at the intersection of fantasy and history stands the medieval city of Carcassonne, a castle-on-the-hill getaway in the south of France. The Cité, as the walled ...

In southwest France, south of Bordeaux, north of the Pyrenees, is the Citadel of Carcassonne, a massive walled city and castle that inspired board games, video games, and more. Here's a full tour.

CARCASSONNE, France — Somewhere at the intersection of fantasy and history stands the medieval city of Carcassonne, a castle-on-the-hill getaway in the south of France. The Cite, as the walled ...