La Cite
Overlooking the river Aude and the lower town. The walled town is one of the best examples of a mediaeval walled city that still exist.
The current fortifications date from the 12th century but parts can be traced back to Roman times. 120 people still live inside the city wall, alongside many shops, craftsman and restaurants.
The battlement and turrets featured in 'Robin Hood Prince of Thieves' as Nottingham castle and also inspired Walt Disney to produce the castles in the film Sleeping Beauty and his theme parks. The popular novel 'Labyrinth' by Kate Mosse also takes place inside the walls, and the town gives it name to a popular boardgame, copies of both are of course in the villa.
