Wooden hoarding on castle ramparts

These wooden hoardings are much newer than the rest of the castle. They were built on the ramparts of the castle for extra defense during a siege. Archers would be protected by the wood while they shot arrows out of small slits in the walls, as well as through the slits in the floor boards to get their enemies below them.

The Day That Started On A Good Foot, But Would Never End...

March 8th 2012
Today we awoke in the beautiful city of Carcassone, and excitedly ventured out to explore the castle, which was closed the night before. Before leaving the hotel though, we ate our free breakfast - the first proper breakfast we have had since getting off the ferry a week ago. Although French baguettes are delicious, they do get a bit old when you eat them for at least two, and sometimes three mea ... read more

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