Carcassonne, Fortifications Françaises

Explains that La Cite de Carcassonne in Southern France is considered to be the finest existing example of a medieval fortress. Examines this ancient structure along with the traditions and problems of the surrounding community, as the town tries to take on the new world and still retain the old. Versions were made for both elementary and advanced students. An English version, Carcassonne: a French Fortress, was distributed in 1972.