Carcassonne, Francia WALKING TOUR 🏰🚶‍♂️ | ¡La ciudad MÁS MEDIEVAL que sigue VIVA! 🔥⏳

Carcassonne, Francia WALKING TOUR 🏰🚶‍♂️ | ¡La ciudad MÁS MEDIEVAL que sigue VIVA! 🔥⏳

Hello everyone, dear friends! 🙂 Welcome to Carcassonne! Today we will walk through this fortified city in the south of France, famous for its impressive medieval citadel! Our dog Snoopy is very excited about this walk! 🐾🤗 This is the Aude River, which originates in the Pyrenees, crosses Carcassonne and separates it between the medieval city and the modern city. In front of us, we see the old bridge, which was built to replace an old wooden bridge and facilitate access between both parts of the city. This is the Church of Our Lady of Health, it is a small but significant religious temple. On these plates, it says thank you in French. The Virgin Mary, to whom this temple is dedicated. It’s all thanks to her. This temple was built in 1697, as part of a hospital intended to care for the sick and pilgrims. Now we will cross the mythical old bridge! The Canal du Midi, one of the great engineering works of the 17th century, also crosses this area and is connected to the Aude River. The Canal du Midi made it possible to connect the interior of France with the Mediterranean Sea, facilitating trade without depending on external maritime routes. The objective of this 240 km canal was to facilitate trade and avoid the dangerous sea route around Spain. Today, the Canal du Midi is a tourist waterway, ideal for boating, cycling and hiking. In Carcassonne, it is a mandatory stop for those looking to enjoy the tranquility and charm of the south of France. We did part of the Canal du Midi tour by bike and we loved it, it is highly recommended! 🙂 By the way! During the Middle Ages, this bridge had a fortified gate to control access to the city. Until the 19th century, this stone bridge was the only access that allowed crossing the river in the area. And in 2025 electric scooters will cross it! Everything changes friends!🚀 There at the bottom at the top of the hill we already see the medieval citadel, that is our address! 📍 Statue of Notre-Dame de la Consolation. It represents the Virgin Mary with a cloak, generally associated with spiritual protection and comfort for the faithful. The most important thing about Carcassonne is that it is a historic city famous for its impressive medieval citadel (La Cité), considered one of the best preserved in Europe. Every year, Carcassonne receives around 3 million visitors, both national and international. And it is the Cité de Carcassonne, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in France! Although it doesn’t seem like it today! 🤣 Friends, today we will enjoy a calm and authentic walk, as if we were inhabitants of Carcassonne on a normal day. It is fortunate to be able to appreciate the city in these conditions. It’s just for us! 💖 This topic is a topical debate… Tourism is an important source of income, but it can cause residents and their way of life to be displaced or even ignored. We’ll be here in a few moments!💖 It’s important to remember that Carcassonne and other historic cities are not just showcases of their past, but homes. The 50,000 people who live here have a daily relationship with this space.🤍 The neighborhood has an authentic feel, with internal courtyards and small gardens that are often not visible from the main streets. These houses are, for the most part, two or three floors, built in medieval times, adapted and renovated over time. And look out for the spiral streetlights! I love them! 😍 Now, let’s put Carcassonne in context to better understand this city!🤓👍 The first settlements in Carcassonne date back to the Iron Age and Roman times, when a fortress was built in what is now the Cité, the walled area of ​​the city. During the Roman period, Carcassonne was a key city on the Via Domitia, an important transport route connecting Italy with the Iberian Peninsula. But it was in the Middle Ages when Carcassonne achieved great importance. Between 1209 and 1229, Carcassonne was involved in the Albigensian Crusade, a conflict between the Catholic Church and the Cathars, a group considered heretical by the Church who lived in the city. To eliminate this threat, the Church organized a crusade, that is, a religious war, to defeat the Cathars. Simon de Montfort was appointed by the Pope to lead Catholic forces against the Cathars. Raymond Roger II Trencavel, Count of Carcassonne, was a defender of the Cathars and opposed the intervention of the Pope and the French in local affairs and this brought him into conflict with Simon de Montfort. In 1209, Simon de Montfort took the city for the kingdom of France and Raymond Roger II Trencavel was arrested. And the city was handed over to royal rule, marking the end of Cathar rule in the region. To protect the city from future invasions and attacks, especially after the Albigensian Crusade, double walls and defensive towers were built. This fortification was essential not only in the religious wars, but also in the territorial conflicts between France and Spain. And because of stories like this, today we can enjoy this beautiful medieval fortification! 👑 There I am with the puppies! I greet you virtually! 💞👋 Friends, I invite you to subscribe and like, which is free and brings a lot of joy to the heart! 💖🤝 💖Thank you!💖 By the way! Pay attention to this statue! Take a good look at her! 👀 It’s Madame Carcas! It is said that, in the 8th century, during a siege by Charlemagne, she deceived the Franks by throwing a well-fed pig from the walls, making them believe that the city had plenty of provisions. Charlemagne lifted the siege and, to celebrate, Madame Carcas rang the bells, giving rise to the name Carcassonne “Carcas sonne” (Carcas rings). 🔔 Although it is a myth, the figure has become a symbol of the city. ✨ Look at how much beauty below! 😍 If one day you see it in person, this entry will shock you 💘 Around here, who wants to enter the city was monitored. 👀 Carcassonne is surrounded by two defensive walls: an external one, 3 kilometers long, and an internal one. Both walls are reinforced with 52 towers. Look at the gap!😮 There is not enough light, but they are curious corners to see! 😂👀 Let’s discover the inside of this treasure! 👑✨ You will see that the Cité preserves medieval culture at its best!🐴🏰⚔ Let’s see some souvenirs! The Cross of Occitania, one of the most representative symbols of the southern region of France. Inside the citadel, life in the Middle Ages was complex. The Cité de Carcassonne was governed by feudal lords, in this case, the counts of Carcassonne. 📍 Cassoulet is a thick stew typical of the south of France, made with white beans, duck, sausages and pork.😋 Feudalism consisted of land and resources being controlled by an elite who granted plots to peasants in exchange for work and tribute. The same as now. Don’t you think so?🤣 📍Entrance to the Count’s Castle. The Castle of the Counts of Carcassonne was the residence of the feudal lords. Now we will see it from another perspective! 😚 Originally, the castle had a single wall, but over the centuries it was expanded with new defenses. Inside, the castle housed luxury residences, warehouses and spaces for the army. Both the nobles and the artisans, merchants and peasants who made up the urban population lived here. Many inhabitants of the city were soldiers or knights, who served the feudal lord in times of war. These soldiers were trained in the use of medieval weapons such as swords, bows and spears. The garrisons in the city were also made up of mercenaries and foreign soldiers, who were hired to defend the fortress. During the time of the Cathar Wars, Carcassonne had to withstand several sieges and face a large number of forces. The watchtowers and fortified gates were the key points to detect possible enemy attacks. In the city houses, living conditions were quite modest for most inhabitants. Homes were made of wood or stone, and chimneys were essential for heating, especially in winter.🔥 Hygiene was basic, and wastewater was discharged into canals or directly into the river. Now you will see something curious and also one of the most beautiful views of Carcassonne! 👀 Do you see the circles? ⭕ They are the marks of an artistic intervention by Felice Varini, a Swiss artist known for his geometric optical illusions. The work is called: Circle and Square, it was created in 2018 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Cité’s inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Varini used yellow paint on the wall to form a design of concentric circles that only align perfectly from a specific viewing point. Now only the circle marks remain after cleaning the paint. Some saw it as an interesting modern intervention, while others considered it an inappropriate alteration of a historic site. What do you think?🤔 Friends, perhaps you are wondering what happened in Carcassonne after the glorious Middle Ages… 😮 Well, later, during the French Revolution, the city was partially dismantled and there was a progressive abandonment of this citadel. 👎 In the mid-19th century, the architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc restored the walls and fortifications of Carcassonne, returning it to its splendor. Thanks to that great work, today Carcassonne is one of the most important tourist attractions in France. 👑 And that’s why we are here! 😊 If you would like to enjoy this place 100%, you should know that Carcassonne hosts one of the largest medieval festivals in Europe, held annually in July. During this festival, the city is transformed with performances of medieval combats, banquets, dances and fire shows. 🔥 Can you imagine this place full of historical sets and actors dressed in medieval costumes? 😍 Do you believe in ghosts? It is said that in some parts of the walls, especially near the tallest towers, a mysterious echo can be heard, believed to be the whispers of ghosts who have lived and defended the city for centuries. 👻 In summer this place has another color and a lot of animation. Would you like us to come back to see it with the summer atmosphere?🌞👀❓ Plus this is a city for wine lovers! 🍷 Carcassonne is located in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region, which means you can enjoy a glass of excellent wine while strolling through the citadel! The region’s wine is famous for its robust and fruity flavor. Did you know that the wines of this region have been cultivated for more than 2,000 years? The Romans were already making wine in these same vineyards. Be careful, this is going to be complicated!👀 Very good!👏👏👏 This is St. Michael’s Cathedral! ✨And over here we have the Jean Deschamps Theater!🎭 It is mainly used for outdoor performances, such as plays, concerts and festivals. It is named in honor of Jean Deschamps, a famous local playwright and poet who contributed much to the culture and artistic life of the region. Now we are going to go around the Basilica des Saints Nazaire et Celse to go to the door and enter. 👍 This is the basilica! Nazaire and Celse are two saints who, according to legend, bravely defended their Christian faith during times when Christianity was persecuted by the Roman Empire. For defending their faith, they were martyred, becoming symbols of sacrifice and courage. His story was passed down through time and became an example of resistance. That is why this basic bears their names Nazaire and Celse, and their memory continues to inspire the community. Don’t you think it’s impressive that we can know so many things about people who lived years ago? Now we’ll see something curious!👀 The next canvas caught my attention, because a scene like this in a church is not common! Sometimes the church distances itself so much from the nature of women that it is shocking to see a mother breastfeeding a child as part of the decoration in a church. 😮 Now we are going to walk through the narrow streets of Carcassonne, which is like entering a labyrinth full of surprises! “Snoopy” ❤ Friends… I think this street has no exit! 😳 It’s never too late to rectify! 🦸‍♂️👍 Now I’ll show you a song! Do you know the anthem of France? 🥐 It’s called: “La Marseillaise” and it is a powerful symbol of the French Revolution. I will show it to you in a very special way! 👂🎵 It was born as a war song to motivate French soldiers in the fight against the coalition forces that threatened the revolution. La Marseillaise, is not just a song; It is a historical piece that encapsulates the revolutionary spirit and patriotic fervor of France. Did you know that before the invention of records and radio, music boxes were one of the few ways to listen to tunes at home without live musicians? I love La Valse d’Amélie. And you, have you had any? Do you have a favorite melody? Had you realized that the rooster is a symbol of France? 🐓 That’s due to a curious play on Latin words! In Latin, the word “Gallus” means both rooster and “Gaul” (the “Gauls” were the ancient inhabitants of what is now France). This double meaning made the rooster become an emblem of the Gallic people since Roman times.🐓 In the French Revolution (1789), the rooster became a symbol of the people fighting for freedom and appeared on coins, flags and military uniforms. Today, the rooster is the symbol of the French football and rugby team, as well as many national institutions.🐓 Now we will see a tribute to Théophile Marcou, French lawyer, journalist and politician. He was mayor of Carcassonne several times, and stood out for his key role in the proclamation of the Republic in the city on September 4, 1870. Some famous films have been filmed here, such as Kevin Costner’s Robin Hood.🎬 And in addition, Carcassonne has been the inspiration for the famous video game Carcassonne, which bears his name! Have you noticed the canal that is built in the middle of the streets? Its function is to prevent flooding and improve the flow of rainwater or liquid waste in cities with narrow or inclined streets. In the Middle Ages it was common to throw waste directly into the streets and, in many cities, drainage channels served to carry away dirt. It’s a good thing we have sewers nowadays! 🤣👍 In France they eat a lot of duck. 🦆 Duck has juicier and more flavorful meat than chicken, with a tender texture and its fat is essential in French cuisine for cooking other ingredients. What an ugly punishment! Now we will enter this maze of streets to reach the walls! 🍀 Who in your group of friends is going to enjoy Carcassonne? Share it with them! 🚀 Indeed dear friends, after crossing this door we will say goodbye until the next video!😯 But we can always continue walking and learning together in another video! 🤗💖🥰🐾 But before we leave, we will see the views from the top of the castle walls as if we were kings!👀👑✨ This is where the views are. See you soon! 👑🦆🍀🎬🐓🍷👣✨🤗

🥐¡Bienvenidos a Carcassonne, Francia! 🥐 En este walking tour te llevamos a explorar una de las ciudades MEDIEVALES más impresionantes y mejor conservadas de Europa. Carcassonne es conocida por sus murallas medievales, castillos antiguos, calles empedradas y una historia que te transporta al pasado. ¿Te atreves a descubrir los secretos de la ciudad más medieval que sigue viva? ⏳✨

¿Sabias que tiene una doble muralla? 😮 Acompáñanos en este paseo a pie por la Cité de Carcassonne, Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la UNESCO, donde cada rincón tiene una historia que contar. Desde sus fortalezas medievales hasta sus misteriosas callejuelas, este tour te hará ver la historia de una manera única. Descubre qué hace a Carcassonne tan especial y por qué sigue siendo un referente de la arquitectura medieval en el mundo.

En este video encontrarás:
✅Un tour por las murallas medievales de Carcassonne 🏰
✅Historia fascinante de su pasado medieval y fortificaciones 💣
✅Vistas impresionantes de la ciudad más antigua y auténtica de Francia 🌄
✅Consejos sobre qué hacer y ver en Carcassonne durante tu visita 🗺️

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