Château Comtal

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Château Comtal is a historic medieval fortress within the walled city of Carcassonne in southern France, renowned for its well-preserved ramparts and role as a major tourist attraction.

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Château Comtal canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf castle
historic monument
medieval fortress
architecturalStyle Gothic architecture
Romanesque architecture
medieval military architecture
category Castles in Aude
Museums in Aude
Tourist attractions in Occitanie
country France
hasPart courtyard
gatehouse
keep
ramparts
towers
walkway on the walls
hasUse guided tours
historical interpretation displays
hasView panoramic views over Carcassonne and surroundings
heritageDesignation Monument historique of France
Cité de Carcassonne UNESCO World Heritage Site
surface form: UNESCO World Heritage Site (as part of the Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne)
inception 12th century
locatedIn Aude department
Carcassonne
Cité de Carcassonne
France
Occitanie
surface form: Occitanie region
locatedNear Aude River
Basilica of Saints Nazarius and Celsus
locatedOn hill overlooking the Aude River valley
material stone
openToPublic yes
operator Centre des monuments nationaux
ownedBy French state (partially)
surface form: French state
partOf defensive system of the Cité de Carcassonne
fortifications of Carcassonne
region Occitanie
restoredBy Eugène Viollet-le-Duc
significantEvent construction by the Trencavel family in the 12th century
integration into the royal fortress after the Albigensian Crusade
restoration in the 19th century by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc
touristAttraction major tourist attraction in Carcassonne
usedFor defense
museum exhibitions
residence of local lords
tourism

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Festival de Carcassonne notableVenue Château Comtal
Cité de Carcassonne hasPart Château Comtal