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	Carcassonne During the 1st century before Christ, this town was founded by the Romans and nowadays is one of Europe’s most complete and most impressive fortress towns. Category: Others City: Carcassonne	Date: 23.11.2009 Author: Yes!
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During the 19th century, the old part of town was restored by the architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. In 1997, Carcassonne with its double city wall which is still in good condition was declared to the Unesco global cultural heritage. Originally, the Canal du Midi run past Carcassonne. However, the economic advantages of the canal have been early recognized and for this reason the citizens led the Canal du Midi through Carcassonne. Author: Yes!

Twenty centuries full of history made this town to a tourist attraction. Thus, thousands of visitors come to visit the chateau, the town wall and the "Bastide" of Saint-Louis. Author: Yes!