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Among the Stones: A Visit to Carcassonne’s Old Cemetery

Where Stone Walls Meet Stories of the Past

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Oct 09, 2025
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Carcassonne’s Old Cemetery
Carcassonne’s Old Cemetery

On my way around the legendary walled city of Carcassonne, I found myself detouring to a place most visitors pass by without much notice: the old cemetery that lies just beyond the Narbonnaise Gate. It’s easy to be distracted by the looming towers and battlements of the fortress, but the quiet enclosure on the hill offers a ver…

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