What is Carcassonne?
Q: What is Carcassonne?
A: Carcassonne is a fortified French town located in the Aude département, Occitanie region.
Q: What two parts make up Carcassonne?
A: The two parts of Carcassonne are the fortified Cité de Carcassonne and the more expansive lower city, also known as the ville basse.
Q: Who restored Carcassone from 1853?
A: The theorist and architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc restored Carcassone from 1853.
Q: When was it added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites?
A: It was added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1997.
Q: Where is Carcassone located?
A: It is located in the Aude département, Occitanie region of France.
Q: What language do people speak in this area?
A: People in this area speak Occitan.
