Carcassonne

[kar-ka-sawn]

noun

a city in and the capital of Aude, in S France: medieval fortifications.

Aude

[ohd]

noun

a department in S France. 2449 sq. mi. (6345 sq. km). Capital: Carcassonne.

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Examples from the Web for carcassonne

Historical Examples of carcassonne

I spent my last franc on the journey from Carcassonne to Aigues-Mortes.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol
William J. Locke
HeCarcassonne was not the only acquaintance I made at Carcassonne.
A Little Tour in France
Henry James
Sometimes I think they are the wisest who never go to Carcassonne.
The Cruise of the Snark
Jack London
The traffic in these wines is concentrated at Carcassonne and Narbonne.
Castles and Chateaux of Old Navarre and the Basque Provinces
Francis Miltoun
If you write to me promptly, address your letter to Carcassonne.
Letters to an Unknown
Prosper Mrime

British Dictionary definitions for carcassonne

Carcassonne

noun

a city in SW France: extensive remains of medieval fortifications. Pop: 43 950 (1999)

Aude

noun

a department of S France on the Gulf of Lions, in Languedoc-Roussillon region. Capital: Carcassonne. Pop: 321 734 (2003 est). Area: 6342 sq km (2473 sq miles)

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