Fortified villages – Larressingle
May 11, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Most Francophiles have heard of Carcassonne, the incredible fortified city in Languedoc-Roussillon. Incredible for two reasons – the size and quality of the medieval fortifications, and the knowledge that in the 19th century it was scheduled for demolition, and was only saved at the last minute by the newly appointed ‘Inspector of Historic Monuments’.
But head to the west, and in Gascony (now Gers) you will find a ‘baby version’ of Carcassonne which is also a fascinating place to visit.
Larressingle is a very well preserved fortified village, with the defensive walls surrounding a church and a small cluster of medieval houses.
