Remarkable Sights of Carcassonne

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1 Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 - Remarkable Sights of Carcassonne Carcassonne is a very beautiful and interesting city, with many sights that highlight its rich history and culture. Each of them has its own meaning and evokes a certain period of time and certain events. Take this self-guided tour in order to feel a part of the history. Guide Location: France» Carcassonne # of Attractions: 8 Tour Duration: 2 hour(s) Travel Distance: 2.9 km Please note: This walk is also featured in the ios app "GPSmyCity: Walks and Articles with Offline Maps" on itunes App Store and the Android app "Carcassonne Map and Walks" on Google Play. The apps provide GPS navigation to guide you from one tour stop to the next, so you will never be lost. The apps offer additional walking tours in Carcassonne. Check them out! GPSmyCity offers self-guided walking tours in over 1,000 city around the world. Please visit gpsmycity.com for more walking tour offers. List of attractions included in this self-guided walking tour: A) Hotel Terminus B) Monument aux Morts " Les Audois " C) Statue d'armand Barbès D) Place Carnot E) Ecole Jean Jaurès F) Square Gambetta G) Le Pont Vieux H) Jardin Maria et Pierre-Sire Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 -

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3 Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 3 - A) Hotel Terminus The hotel Terminus is located on the left bank of the Aude, in the heart of the Bastide. It kept the stylish ambiance of the 1900s thanks to its beautiful facade and staircase, considered a valuable element of Fine Arts. Opened in June 1914, the Terminus covers an area of 2,500 m2, having four levels with 125 rooms and apartments at the cutting edge of modernism. Address: Avenue du maréchal Joffre, 2, Carcassonne, 11000, France Image Courtesy of Flickr and ktylerconk B) Monument aux Morts " Les Audois " On July 12, 1914 was inaugurated the imposing monument in memory of those who died in the war of After the First World War, which killed more than 11,000 soldiers of the department, the monument was dedicated to the victims of all armed conflicts, so there appeared many plaques on its base; various commemorative ceremonies take place here as well. Address: Place Davilla, Boulevard de Varsovie, Carcassonne, France Image Courtesy of Flickr and Andy_Mitchell_UK C) Statue d'armand Barbès The monument was erected in 1886 in honour of Armand Barbès, the son of a surgeon Carcassonne, who was a fierce republican and was named the conspirator or the Bayard of Democracy. Opposing the July Monarchy, he was sent to Paris, where he wrote the greatest pages of insurrection against Louis Philippe. Having been in jail several times, he ended his life in exile in La Haye a few weeks before the fall of the Second Empire and the proclamation of the Republic he desired so much. Address: Boulevard Barbès, Carcassonne, 11000, France Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Jeannin Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 3 -

4 Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 4 - D) Place Carnot (must see) Place Carnot is one of the most important places in the centre of the city; it is popular among locals, tourists and pedestrians. The municipality organizes live performances and shows on the podium, as well as a fruit and vegetable market. No traffic is allowed here, so people can quietly walk and enjoy the fountains, statues and cafes. Address: Place Carnot, Carcassonne, France Image Courtesy of Flickr and jeremydeades E) Ecole Jean Jaurès Designed by architect Paul Enderlin and opened in 1928 during the visit of President Gaston Doumergue, this school Jean Jaurès is distinguished by its size (it is the largest school in the city) and by its large windows and the facade that evokes the Medieval city. Address: Boulevard Jean Jaurès, 14, Carcassonne, 11000, France Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Pinpin F) Square Gambetta (must see) Square Gambetta is a large square in Carcassonne on the other side of the river Aude and the famous Cité. With this square begins the old walled city, built by King St. Louis of France: La Bastide de Saint Louis. Walking around the square you can visit Musée des Beaux-Arts, the Central Library as well as different shops and cafes. Address: Square Gambetta, Carcassonne, France Image Courtesy of Flickr and Andy_Mitchell_UK Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 4 -

5 Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 5 - G) Le Pont Vieux (must see) This 210 meter long bridge dates from 1359, when it replaced the old feudal structure built upstream on the site of the Roman bridge. For a very long time, it was the only link between the two parts of the city. The Old Bridge is certainly one of the most romantic places in the city, especially since it became strictly for pedestrians. It offers a breathtaking view of the entire Cité, situated nearby. Address: Le Pont Vieux, Carcassonne, France Image Courtesy of Flickr and Yellow.Cat H) Jardin Maria et Pierre-Sire (must see) The Garden Maria et Pierre Sire is a beautiful, green space in front of the administrative buildings in the neighborhood of Trivalle. It received its name after the city's council decided to honour the memory of the distinguished writer, Pierre Sire, and his wife, Maria, director of the School of Cité. Address: Jardin Maria et Pierre-Sire, Carcassone, France Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Pinpin Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 5 -