Saved from Destruction: The Medieval Marvel of Carcassonne's Restoration!!

To this day, Carcassonne is the largest and best-preserved medieval fortress in Europe, being one of the most visited monuments in France.
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The Cité of Carcassonne has about 2500 years of history and has been occupied in different ages by Romans, Visigoths, and Crusaders.
In 1659, after the Treaty of the Pyrenees, the province of Roussillon became a part of France and the city lost its military significance, resulting in its abandonment.
The French Government, in 1849, decided that the city fortifications should be demolished, but with the help of Jean-Pierre Cros-Mayrevieille, a campaign was launched to preserve the fortress as a historical monument. The government later reversed its decision and in 1853 restoration works began by the architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc.
The Cité of Carcassonne, with three kilometers of ramparts, consists of two walls, 52 towers, barbicans, beautiful streets, and the superb Gothic cathedral, as well as the castle. In 1997, it was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites because of its exceptional testimony to the architecture and planning of a medieval fortress town.
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0:00 Start/Intro
1:05 History of Carcassonne
4:30 Entrance of the city
5:20 Legend of Carcassonne
6:55 Porte Narbonnaise (Main Entrance)
7:55 Streets and Statue of Jean-Pierre
13:15 Basilica of Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Celse
14:10 History of the Basilica
14:50 ASMR inside of the church
15:35 More history of the Basilica
16:45 History of School Mesuem
17:25 School Mesuem
18:50 More History of the School
20:05 Wells
20:45 View of the Castle
21:40 History of the Carcassonne Castle (Château Comtal)
23:05 Castle Tour
30:00 Walls and Ramparts
31:30 Theater Jean-Deschamps
32:00 View of the Cathedral
33:15 Bloopers
Saved from Destruction: The Medieval Marvel of Carcassonne's Restoration!!
#ESForgotten #Carcassonne #Medieval

[@anitapeura3517]

For those of us who may never get to see it in person, thanks to both of you!

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you so much 🥰🙏🖤 I'm so happy I could bring a part of France to you

[@someone3533]

@@ES.Forgotten So Carcassonne was Muslim.... Why did they then built a Romanesque and later a Gothic cathedral then? Where's the mosque?

[@michelguevara151]

@@someone3533 it was besieged by the moors but never conquered.

[@pavelavietor1]

CARCASSONNE IS THE MUST BEAUTIFUL CITY I EVER VISITED, AVILA IN SPAIN WILL BE MY SECOND FAVORITE . SALUDOS

[@VeilFairchild]

OMG, Danny, I can see why this is one of the most popular historical tourist attractions in France. 😮 It has something for everyone. It is truly nothing but history personified. I think this has been one of your best tours on this channel so far. My personal favorite parts? I loved the school museum. You can really see the love that went into restoring it and making it an educational experience, right down to the period-correct mannequins. Perfect! And seeing the castle itself with its multiple military attack points was fascinating. It gives you a real feel for how warfare was conducted in ancient times. But for me the ultimate feature was the cathedral. ⛪ I've always loved seeing churches, chapels and cathedrals.......but this one is on another level. The stained glass alone was breath-taking. Honestly, you can easily get so caught up in it that you forget to take in the rest of the architecture. Stunning! All in all, this video must have taken you forever to edit and put together for this channel. Yet another labor of love on your part. Thanks for this wonderful video tour, Danny! And a special round of applause 👏 for Lesley stepping in as camera man 🎥!

[@ES.Forgotten]

Hey hey!! Thank you so much 🥰🙏❤️ what a lovely comment ❤️ yes, this video took a long time to edit but you know me, I love trying to put everything perfect 😅 but I'm so happy to read your comment that you love the video and all the things I've shown. I really appreciate all the support 🥰😘 take care!!

[@brianfarrelly7151]

Pre Ryanair, taking the family and car to France from Ireland was an affordable holiday and before the kids arrived, we spent half a day in Carcassonne in Sept 1974 - even then it was impressive. Watching your video gives me the desire to go back. Amazing - thanks.

[@annademajo2463]

From Roger I have driven over 70,000 km holidaying in France. I have stayed in La Cite at least eight times. The last time I spent seven weeks, including Christmas and New Year. Absolutely wonderful!

[@KathyPratte-hz6et]

Thank you for taking me to a place I would never get to visit without you!!!

[@ES.Forgotten]

My pleasure 🥰 thank you for watching along!!

[@pedrovitsch]

For the first time I really like a video of someone walking and explaining the world around them to me! Very calm, relaxed and exactly where I would have gone! Well done! I absolutely appreciate this! Thank you very much for this unique city tour!

[@ES.Forgotten]

Hey!!! Woah 🥰 Thank you so much!!! your comment just made my day!! I'm so happy to read that you enjoyed it 🙏🥰❤️Thank you!!!!!

[@caiusofglantri5513]

The perfect tour guide - I like you going before the crowds to capture the morning atmosphere, whispering your commentary in the Church, and above all, your obvious enthusiasm for it all.

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you so much ❤️🥰🙏 I'm so happy to read that you enjoyed the video!! Respect above everything!!

[@barbkeil-burton6894]

Hi Danny & Lesley, 😉 Wow this was a Beautiful Carcassonne Castle in Europe!!🤩 I Love All of It, Especially the Gorgeous Stained Glass in the Cathedral, & the Museums & the One of the School Room!! Lesley said to Danny in the Museum of the School Rm, with the Boy in the Corner with the 2 Point Hat..Being Bad... that it was You- Danny, Haha!! 🤣 All the Interesting & Unique Things to See, with the Walls, the Surroundings, the Areas of the Throwing Rocks & Arrows.. for Combat!! Please, Show Us More of These Castles, Thank You, Danny!! I Guess Lesley These Walls are Taller Than You, from Your Abandoned Houses You Show, Haha!!🤣 So Much History from This Castle, You-Danny have Showed Us & Talked About & Thank You-Lesley for Filming It!!❤ Take Care You 2, On Your Next Journey & have a Wonderful Evening!! ❤ Love Barb from Central Illinois USA❣

[@ES.Forgotten]

Hey hey!! Thank you so much 🥰🙏 I'm so happy to read that you love all of it. And I also love the stained glass!! I'll try to keep the videos coming!! Take care 😘

[@patchmumfilibuster7202]

Carcassonne Castle is in the south of France. France is one of many countries in Europe. We are not the united states of Europe, we are a group of countries who have pooled certain ideals and resources together while keeping our own identities.

[@tonysteppan8495]

Thank You for the tour. This is a place that is dear to me, a place in my wildest dreams to enjoy. I was working outside Toulouse, and one of my teammates said I have something to show you. When we have an off day. From that time on I would go back every chance I could. While working in France. It is like you step back in time. Going there all seasons of the year. standing on the ramparts or just walking around. Then hitting a cafe to enjoy some coffee and lunch. Always a treat. With all there is to see and enjoy in and around Toulouse. To anybody visiting or working there it's something you should really try to fit in. You'll understand once you've gone. THANKS again CHEERS!

[@ES.Forgotten]

Hey!!! Thank you so much 🙏🥰 I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and I'm also happy to hear that brought good memories of Carcassonne!! Cheers

[@Crystal_Abbott-jn6xs]

Oh Danny! This is simply stunning! As is your videography and narration. I am utterly in awe of your work. Thank you.

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you so much ❤️🥰 makes me so happy to know that you enjoyed it!! Thank you 🤗

[@blanchard5312]

Danny, you've done a wonderful job of being a tour guide of Carcassonne. I love this citadel having been there twice. Thank you for bringing back good memories.

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you so much 🙏😊❤️ so glad you enjoyed the video!! Hope it brought back good memories!!

[@M-daughterofourbeloved11]

exquiste Danny, thank you for narrating, History is important. Thank you Lesley.....awesome camera work

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you so much 🥰🙏glad you enjoy!!

[@NolDragon]

Been living in Carcassonne since 2019 so I did visit the medieval town quite some times. Also made several friends from other parts of France visit it. It's quite nice.

[@melissakuipers7034]

What a place. Excellent work, Danny. Just Excellent.

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you so much 🥰🙏❤️

[@Birko64]

Great stuff. I spent a couple of days exploring Carcassonne 25 years ago on a 3 week train trip though France starting at Calais and ending at Tarragona in Spain with long stops at many french towns and cities. I remember I got a terrible sunburn in Carcassonne after falling asleep in the Sun. Too much wine with a beautiful lunch at one of the many splendid restaurants I think.

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you so much 🥰🙏 I hope the video brought good memories of Carcassonne, expect the sunburn 😅😂 but I understand, too much wine in France

[@davesky538]

Saw it in 2004 MAGNIFICENT! Fell in love❤

[@k-matsu]

I visited in the early 1990s. Beautiful, but still very run down. It looks nicer today.

[@RhiannonsAdventuresInHistory]

Love the history, and you are a great narrator/historian Danny! Good job the both of you, didn't even notice the tourists after the beginning much, just concentrating on the history and the beautiful architecture and you dont notice them anymore.

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you so much 🙏🥰 I'm so glad you enjoyed it. And yes, we tried to avoid the tourists as much as we could 😅

[@PrazanExpat]

Great video! I lived Catalonia and often drove across the border to tour the castle with visiting friends and relatives. If you have a car and some time, the road (N20) over the Pyrenees to Ripoll on the Catalan side is unforgettably beautiful.

[@ramona_rami5643]

A truly wonderful place, of high historical value! The cathedral is so impressive while the museum displays a lot of interesting artifacts! Thank you for sharing, Danny!

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you 🥰🙏 it's truly an amazing city to visit!!

[@forrestnelson5069]

That was incredibly fascinating. Thank you for sharing with us!!

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you 🥰🙏 My pleasure!!

[@janibeg3247]

My wife and i have visited Carcassonne several times and oddly enough, my father visited Carcassonne in 1945 when his army outfit was stationed nearby for a couple of weeks. He would talk about the wine and multi-course meals he had there.

[@MissyGirdy]

Absolutely stunning place, Thank you Danny and Leslie for taking us on this tour. Love from Australia 🦘

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you 🥰 so glad you enjoyed it!!! 😘

[@svargyle]

Excellent video. Visited Carcassonne in February, 2023. Amazing city and a must see for anyone who loves the middle ages. Visiting in the winter is nice, it's the south of France so it's not too cold but the crowds are much less. You don't have to pay to get in to the city, you only pay to visit the castle.

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you so much 🥰🙏 yeah, anyone that loves the middle ages should definitely visit it!!!

[@jonimarchese7655]

Bonjour Danny and Leslie, I was just thinking about ES Forgotten when my Bros of decay notification popped up. So, this was a nice surprise. Thank you for showing us this beautiful Castle and medieval city. It was really fascinating, especially being an American, we just don't have the history and years behind us. Thanks again guys. Love from N.Y.

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you so much 🥰❤️🙏 I'm so glad it was a nice surprise!! It's a truly amazing city

[@sylvanaire]

I traveled to Spain with my parents in the mid-1970s and we saw an awful lot of cathedrals while we were there, they were all gorgeous, but I was pretty tired of that style of architecture by the time our vacation was over in three weeks. I vaguely remember a few of the really famous ones, but not enough to tell you anything about them. Another trip I took with my high school class had us taking a train from London up to York, and I do remember a few things about York Minster that kind of blew my mind. They took all the Stainglass out of the windows during World War II so it wouldn’t get destroyed. And then they restored the glass and put it all back afterwards. But one thing they discovered while they had the glass out is that. They couldn’t make some of the colors anymore. They had lost the technology to make reds or blues. I’m not sure anymore but it sure seems strange that people from the 1400s had better science technology for glass coloring then we do today!

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Throwing the food over would both be an insult and a message “we still have plenty of food” after a two year siege. Psychological warfare.

[@MichaelW.-om6mc]

What a GREAT video Danny, so wonderful that it is preserved. You now have a fan club too here in Ohio,U.S.A.

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you 🥰🙏 so glad to hear that I have a fan club in Ohio 😂 I'm happy to know that you enjoy the videos!!!

[@carolali8851]

It's good to see you posting a video Danny. Hi Lesley. The whole village is very impressive. The inside of that church is amazing, both windows and architecture. I love seeing and hearing about the history of historical places. ♥ I absolutely love your bloopers!

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you so so much ❤️🥰🙏 lovely to read your comment!! I'm so happy to hear you love the whole video 🫶🤗

[@paulemajer5634]

About time, was wondering if we'd ever see another ES forgotten video, nice to see you back, love is bliss but don't forget your followers, ❤️💜❤️😘

[@ES.Forgotten]

Sorry 😅 I haven't had time for editing my video!! But yes, I haven't quite KZbin and have more videos coming 🙏🥰 thank you for sticking around

[@billb5749]

Best one yet!!! I so enjoyed this video Danny! Every one of your videos is like taking a little vacation. This location is amazing. The cathedral actually made me gasp when you showed the stained glass inside. You did a great job, even though you were inundated with tourists. I have to say your camera man was pretty good too! Thanks guys. I can't wait till the next adventure. BRAVO!

[@ES.Forgotten]

Woah!! Thank you so so much 🥰❤️🙏 I really appreciate it and I'm so happy that you enjoyed the video and Carcassonne!! 🤗

[@willyegger4488]

Hello dear DannyES, what an absolutely wonderful and highly interesting documentation of this historical city Carcassonne. Again I really enjoyed very much listening to your historical background narration. Respect, Danny! You are a very good and knowledgeable guide with a high history competence. I also loved the good camerawork from Lesley and the educational conversations with him. - The cathedral was simply overwhelming to see. I also loved that school museum with the many original exhibits. Very interesting to see. - The towers, the enormous main gate and the fortifications, that all was so impressive to see. - I would say, that this is one of your best and most outstanding documentations, dear bro! - And at the end the dessert: the bloopers, which are hilarious and made me laugh! Simply wonderful, Danny! I am looking very much forward to your next video! Stay safe, peace and kindest regards from quite warm and sunny Switzerland.

[@ES.Forgotten]

Hey Willy!! Thank you very much 🥰❤️🙏 so glad you enjoyed the whole video and everything that I show in it!! And I'm so happy to hear it is one of the best documentaries I've done 🫶 Hope you are well!! Many thanks 🙏 take care

[@willyegger4488]

@@ES.Forgotten Hi again dear Danny, you are very welcome! Peace and greetings.

[@Centurion101B3C]

In restauration there are always compromises to the current ideas and ideals. This is a mafnificent example of the restauration of the Spirit of the many ages that this town has gone through.

[@elaineschildmeyer3877]

Thank you for this video. Have visited Carcassonne twice and stayed at the hotel inside the castle. At least there was one there when I visited many years ago. Love the restored town. Many great memories there. ❤

[@SRay-or3nc]

Thank you for the great tour,Danny!

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you 🥰 my pleasure!!!

[@RonaldSaylor]

The bronze depiction of the city around the architect's monument does not have roofs over the towers because originally they were exposed to the elements and did not have roofs. The roofs were one of the controversial things added to the town as a 19th century decorative element.

[@yankees4551]

Too poor for holidays. No money. Thanks for showing us. But I can get on my bike of course and in ten minutes I'm in the castle Carcassonne...

[@ES.Forgotten]

😂😂 I wish I was that close to Carcassonne!!

[@adrianrichards247]

Stumbled across your channel for the first time today - Excellent, love your quirky presentation ( probably because I’m English ) loved your humour …..and most of all loved your fabulous images …….Thank-you

[@lindaegnash4773]

You guys always do such an awesome job! Thank you for the great history lesson Danny

[@janiceoneil3148]

Amazing,,,so much history. Enjoyed this so much. Thank you

[@TX200AA]

I have known Carcassonne for many years, and it has always amused me that people who have never rebuilt anything criticise Viollet-Le-Duc for putting the "wrong shaped" roofs on the towers.

[@1lowone]

Hey Danny and Lesley! What a wonderful Saturday surprise to see an adventure posted today on ES Forgotten channel... First, what an amazing looking fortified city to explore in. Second, what an absolutely stunning interior church view!! Those stained glass images are unbelievably beautiful... Lesley has learned much technique in filming from your working together. His drone camera work was beautiful as usual! So much history contained inside and outside of those walls that you can forgive/forget that they are not all original. Hell, even restoration done in the 1860's is historical... Wonderful information provided by you from your research as usual! One question I have is: is there any explanation for the arching/curved shading of light and dark that seem to align on the exterior walls and towers around 31:20? Anyway, beautifully done job guys and thanks again for taking us along on this explore adventure!! Epic bloopers too Danny, thanks in part to your novice cameraman, lol... Best regards and travel safe, Eric W. Oh, and one more thing... When you were in the school museum and Lesley was insinuating that you Danny, would always be "in the corner..." wearing the "Ane" cap. To paraphrase the line from the movie 'Dirty Dancing': No one puts Danny in a corner...

[@ES.Forgotten]

Hey Eric!! ❤️🥰🤗🙏 Thank you so so much!!! What a wonderful comment 😂😂 Yeahhh, no one puts Danny in the corner 😂 Yes, the wall was clean in a circular shape to create an illusion that is only possible to se from one angle. Great eye btw!! Check my Instagram story to see it!! I'm so happy to read all your lovely words!! Thank you 🤗 wish you an amazing week!!

[@dmunoz1943]

WOW!! Amazing, thank you for the tour.

[@michaellloyd8594]

Nice work guys. Really enjoyed this. Cheers from Sunny Australia

[@brenda1378]

Thank you so much for showing this to us. I have read a huge amount about Carcassonne, but never seen it in any way shape or form.

[@susantaylor927]

Hi guys! I'm in UK and went to Carcasson 22 years ago... Thank you as you gave an excellent back ground voiceover. Soo enjoyed going there with you! We spent a day there but only saw a tiny part of it! It's huge! Thank you!😊

[@ES.Forgotten]

Hey!! Thank you 🙏 yeah, Carcassonne is big!! I didn't even show everything in this video!! I'm so glad you liked it

[@susantaylor927]

@@ES.Forgotten Thank you for your reply!🙂 Well we saw Carcassonne through your eyes and we saw sooo much more than when we went. You have a great way of including the viewer and we really enjoyed being with you guys. Thank You!

[@karpland]

Thank you for the amazing tour!

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you 🫶🙏

[@ianbaker3678]

I would never know its existence without your video. Many Thanks

[@luckyjames3306]

Hi Danny! Thank you for this incredible video! You did a great documentary research. Neither too much nor too little information! Just right :) This place is truly amazing. I visited Carcasonne in 2008 but I didn't have good memories of it. Thank you for making me rediscover this place through your eyes and your work. It's great!

[@ES.Forgotten]

Hey!! Thank you 🙏🥰 I hope my video gave you a different perspective of Carcassonne!! And I'm glad you enjoyed the documentary 😘

[@kathrynarnold821]

An awesome video of Carcassonne. This video has put Carcassonne on my bucket list.

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you 🙏🥰 I'm so happy to hear about that!! You're not gonna regret it ❤️

[@Syrologie]

Interesting video, the castle of Pierrefonds is another abandoned monument restored by Eugène Viollet le Duc, if you want other interesting sites in France outside Paris : the Popes' palace in Avignon, Sanctuary of Lourdes, Mont Saint Michel, Chambord Castle, Arena of Nimes, Pont du Gard, medieval city of Aigues Mortes. Enjoy your visit.

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you for all the amazing sites!! I already have some of them in my list 😁 Glad you enjoyed the video!!!

[@danblanchflower5139]

Thanks for the tour. Must go again.

[@user-ei2lm6us2e]

stayed for 3 days to see all the tours, fascinating history

[@ES.Forgotten]

Yeah, 1 day is definitely not enough!! 😊 Hope your stay there was good!!

[@liacanio5948]

Hola Dany, me encantó el vídeo !! Un saludo

[@ES.Forgotten]

Muchas Gracias!! 🥰🙏

[@samarafarre6652]

I visited in 2017. Loved loved loved every nook and cranny.

[@ES.Forgotten]

🥰❤️

[@isabelgeffroy1228]

I was born in Carcassonne in 1951 only lived there 6 years. I enjoyed seeing the old city. Thankyou

[@esbliss13]

My family toured Carcassonne in 1969, it was amazing. Especially to a girl who had lived in Liberia until then. The cathedral with the rose window was incredible.

[@jolotschka]

Carcassonne is very beautiful and impressive. I once came there cycling through southern France in the late seventies. But there are also very large medieval complexes in Tuscany as Siena and Lucca, which are not just touristic sites but real living cities 😊

[@jennsheetz348]

Loved this !

[@justcurious3514]

I am so excited for this!

[@georgensal]

Really good work guys, congratulations! I wanted to go there, after watching your video I can´t wait to go....thanks...

[@ES.Forgotten]

Hey!! Thank you so much 🥰❤️🙏 So glad you enjoyed it!! Have fun in Carcassonne!!

[@idunnsapple9500]

I SO love this clip. Thank you. Never been in Carcassonne it is in my bucket list. Can you imagined demolishing such a treasure?.. mad man! Will you demolish the Houses of Parliament’s or the Gaudi Basilica?.. of course not! Glad someone else step in .. took charge, and restore the whole town to its original beauty. Very inspiring to see two young men aware of History ❤❤

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you so much 🙏🥰❤️ I'm so happy that you enjoyed the video about Carcassonne!!

[@noahkling4018]

Amazing tour! ❤

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you 🙏🥰

[@wendyhummel2386]

Thank You for This I'm so Interested In Medieval Castles and history of it

[@user-zh9zy7ew6s]

Me encantó ver tu vídeo,y escucharte,y verte,tu voz es muy agradable,y lo que mostraste es hermoso!muchas gracias,fue un placer

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you so much 🙏🥰

[@cattymajiv]

What a fabulous video! Can't believe it took so long to find your channel! That's the thing I love about KZbin. So much work has gone into this, and it's masterfully done! I just subscribed, and I wish I could you a ton more subs. But you will certainly get them as news of this channel spreads.

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you so so much 🥰🙏❤️ you're so sweet and thoughtful. I'm just happy that people enjoy my video, like you did 🥰

[@jennsheetz348]

Danny, I loved this.

[@kjmav10135]

This is amazing. I never knew about it. Wow! One more reason to visit France!

[@ES.Forgotten]

Exactly, one more reason of thousands to visit France!! Thank you so much 🥰🙏 glad you enjoy the video!!

[@deancall495]

Beautiful video, maybe your best . Glad to see you and your personality during the video . Props to the camera man .

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you 🙏🥰 I'm so glad you enjoyed it and also my personality 😜

[@suzannemckitterick2781]

Loved your video...Thank you...

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you so much 🖤🥰🙏

[@Centurion101B3C]

Wonderful impression of this unique place and its 2500 years of history. Thanks you!

[@Bierzoatope]

Most of it was rebuilt in the XIX centure by the architect Viollet-le-Duc, who carried out restaurations in France in a kind of "Disney style."

[@Centurion101B3C]

@@Bierzoatope Be that as it may, but it is still a marvelous result. The restauration is the pleasant facade. The history is the true brilliant factor in this.

[@stankythecat6735]

My BF and I snuck into Europe via Milan just before the pandemic ended. We drove to Barcelona and stopped here. We staid in the castle , in a HUGE suite… and had the entire city to our self

[@taosfamily]

Thank you for a wonderful video. Very informative class act.. 🏆🏆❤️🙏🙏

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you 🙏🥰 glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@jeffpagan7735]

Stunning

[@craigkdillon]

That wonderful entrance is the back entrance. The front entrance is on the other side facing south. It is filled with debris and is not usable. When it was used, it was heavily fortified, and was intimidating. Visiting Carcassonne was great.

[@craigkdillon]

@@dannetterousseau4095 Medieval waste pits are now called archeological digs.

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you 🙏😁 so glad you enjoyed it!! I know about the other entrance but right now this is the main entrance

[@craigkdillon]

@@ES.Forgotten Yes. THe other entrance was destroyed. Looking at the rubble, it must have been quite amazing. It impressed me. Glad you highlighted Carcassonne.

[@raymondmiller5098]

Great video!! (17:50 - In the US, this is called a "reel-to-reel film projector". When I was an elementary and secondary school student in the mid-1960s to late 1970s, this type of projector was everywhere at public schools. Most teachers had to have the skill to "feed" the film from one reel to the other reel and to run the projector. Some of the (mechanically-inclined) boys would learn how to do this as well, to assist the teacher.)

[@user-yp2mw2ko9k]

4:56 How elegantly these two chipmunks are clad, my, my.... The world is surely progressing rapidly.

[@user-rv5gy6mc2f]

Great 👍😊

[@rockyrowlands3652]

My family and spent a few day holiday there. I would recommend a visit. The little town inside is a tourist paradise with museums and restaurants. Lovely place to visit.

[@ageeblue752]

yes film more of this castle

[@Simonsvids]

You have an international audience. The first thing you should say is where this place is!

[@adolflazary5864]

Muchas gracias por tu trabajo

[@antoinebeaulieu2017]

Amazing video about one of my favorite site in France ! Your drone shots are beautiful and give quite an astounding view of the City ! Just two small percisions about your video (maybe you already know but in the video it wasn't explained so maybe just for the viewers ;) ): - The legend of the thrown pig does not end there : first, it was meant to discourage the attackers by showing them that the City still had plenty of food to endure the siege. SO much that they could waste a fat pig and a lot of grain. The fact that the City was Muslim doesn't necessarily mean that all inhabitants were : it is said that Dame Carcass converted to Islam but back in the days, and still recently in some muslim countries (in Tanger, Morocco for instance in the '60s), eating pork was not seen as the worst thing you could do. You could do that out of necessity for example. Even more : in these times, the Muslim territories in Europe were far more tolerant in terms of religion and customs thant their Christians counterparts, way more dogmatics and authoritarians (that is mainly the reason why it was so easy for the Muslims to conquer Europ, and so hard for the Christians to take it back : even non-muslim people living in muslim territories fought hard against the cruel, filthy and uneducated "barbarians" that were the christians armies... And to finish the legend, it is said that, as the attacking army set off the siege (led by Charlemagne himself if we can believe it), Lady Carcass ordered all the bells of the City to ring (to ring is "sonner" in french) so it gave the phrase "Dame Carcass sonne (les cloches / the bells) !" Hence, Carcassonne... Well, it's the legend anyway ;p - The second point is the "name" of the Castle : "Château Comtal". By watching your video we hear it like "Comtal" is the name of the Castle when in reality it's a type or adjective. "Château comtal" literally means "The Castel of the Count (Comte, in french)", so it is more a precision about the type of castle and the nature and standard of its landlord than a name in itself ;)

[@annanardo2358]

Reminds me of Minus Tiring from Lord Of The Rings.😍😍😍. People actually living in such an incredible place. Mont San Michelle in France is another.😍😍😍

[@Mr.Agnostos]

It's mental that people could even think about demolishing historical places like this.

[@ES.Forgotten]

Right!!

[@rmp7400]

Anti Christian sentiments are bubbling up in n.w.o. bureaucrats...

[@raulsimon2218]

Very good. I loved the place.

[@stevenpayne850]

Nicely and very respectfully done.

[@DouceFrance243]

Bonjour de France, Je suis impressionné par votre respect des lieux et des gens (en particulier votre comportement très respectueux dans la cathédrale) et on sent que vous aimez cet héritage du passé. En France (comme en Italie, en Espagne, en Allemagne ou dans d'autres magnifiques pays d'Europe), nous vivons entouré de ces monuments, modestes ou spectaculaires, discrets ou ostentatoires, pittoresques ou audacieux : Egises, Cathédrales, arènes et théâtres antiques, temples et aqueducs romains, palais, forteresses, châteaux, immeubles anciens dans les vieilles cités et où vivent encore des occupants...

[@ES.Forgotten]

Thank you 🥰🙏

[@anibalcorreablanco6905]

Excelente su programa , felicitaciones desde Chile.

[@mariosantos27]

Fantástico recordar, fiz esse passeio dois anos atrás, vlog top, continua este projeto para quem da valor ao teu trabalho.

[@ES.Forgotten]

Muito obrigado 🖤🥰🙏 Fico muito contente em saber que gostou do video!! Espero que este vídeo tenha trazido boas memórias!!

[@iae1231]

went to the castle a few years ago and the castle is very impressive . unfortunatly there is too many ice cream shops , cafe's on each street. it is worth going but it gets very very busy

[@pilouetmissiou]

In this cathedral, there is a Deposition, Mary with Jesus on her knee, which is a struggle masterpiece ....the most beautiful i have ever seen 😍

[@joshschneider9766]

The man who led the restoration of this place also restored Notre Dame cathedral, itself in a bad state at that time, shortly after.

[@frankgunner8967]

How can anyone think of demolishing history of this magnitude thank god its now a heritage site, thanks for the tour

[@ES.Forgotten]

My pleasure 🥰 and thank you 🙏❤️ I'm glad you enjoyed the tour!!

[@SteepSix]

*Aussies watching too bro* - Right near thirty millions of us down here.

[@xzevedo]

Primeiro vídeo q assisto e mencionava tanto Portugal q imaginei ser português. Ao final, não me enganei. Vídeo bacana, parabéns.

[@lillianrowe4055]

We’ve been. It was fabulous!

[@Melodbellaisa]

Dame Carcas est un personnage légendaire de la ville de Carcassonne, j 'ai entendu cette histoire pendant ma visite de la sublime citée. L'histoire de Dame Carcas est une légende. Comme dans toute légende, il existe une part de réalité.

[@darylwilliams7883]

MUST visit this pace on my next trip to Europe. Perhaps by canal boat.

[@dougsinthailand7176]

Firmly on my bucket list.