CARCASSONNE

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Title	CARCASSONNE
View	Carcasonne, general view of the surrounding ramparts and turrets overlooking the Cite
Work Type	fortified medieval town
Style/Period	French Medieval
Major Design Aspects	organic growth over time
Elements & Spatial Types	defense walls ramparts turret moat gateway
Climate Type	Mediterranean
Country	France
City	Carcassonne
State/Province	Provence, the Languedoc-Rousillon area
Architectural Material	stone, sandstone
Structural System	bearing masonry
Dates	mostly 11C-13C
Century	11C-13C
Designation/Awards/Inscriptions	tourist site
Photographer	Scott Gilchrist, Archivision
Date Photographed	7/31/1995
Subject Information	The Citadel of Carcassonne is a perfectly restored medieval town. It was originally settled in the 2C BC. The City was at it's zenith in the 12C, it was ruled by the Trencavels who built the chateau and cathedral. The city was in decline by the late 17C. The architectural historian Viollet-le-Duc was responsible for it's restoration in the 19C.' Research by Olga Williams-Klement, B. Arch., for Archivision
Credit Line	Archivision Inc. (all images copyright Scott Gilchrist / Archivision.com)
Collection Title	Archivision (architecture, urban design, gardens, landscapes and public art)
Collection information	Collection administered by the Visual Resources manager, Architecture Library, (402) 472-1193

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