The médiéval city of Carcassonne Located at the right bank of the "Aude's" river, the medieval city has got 52 towers with 3 kilometers of ramparts. This place is accessible all day long as well as the night, thanks to both entrances. Visits are free on a large part of the medieval city. But tourists have the possibility to get a guided tour handled by experienced tourist guides. This service is proposed by the local tourist office, all year long, during the days and evenings. This fortification has been built during the Gallo-Roman period and attracts many tourists each year who enjoy the sunshine of the south of France while they're discovering an exciting part of history of France.