Some places feel straight out of a medieval legend—stone walls stretching into the distance, towers rising above the rooftops, and narrow lanes winding through centuries of history... Carcassonne, the ...

But if you really want to dig into Europe’s history, castles are key. Carcassonne remains Europe’s largest medieval fortified city. Inside, the Cité de Carcassonne or Carcassonne Citadel ...

Major cities, like Carcassonne, have guided, history-focused walking tours. But consider stepping out of those areas and visiting the Cathar Castles that are riddled throughout the region.

Explore iconic fortresses like Carcassonne in France, Neuschwanstein in Germany, and Windsor Castle in the U.K. Bring the ...