Carcassonne: Audio Guide App by TouringBee

If Game of Thrones was set entirely in the 15th-century Spanish-French frontier, the Fortress of Salses would be Winterfell. Captured by the French in the 17th century, the castle has seen its fair share of siege action over the years; now it's your turn to storm the castle! But, put away that battering ram – this ticket will get you in through the front door. Once inside, you'll be ambushed by cavalry-charged history and see some of the most impressive medieval architecture in France.

Cité de Carcassonne attracts as many visitors each year as the more famous Mont Saint-Michel. With 2,500 years of history, massive 13th-century fortified walls, watchtowers, ramparts, and a castle, a visit to this medieval city makes for a unique experience. With this ticket, you can walk the massive double wall, as well as the 14th-century Great Well. It's said that the Visigoths hid the treasure of the Temple of Salomon inside. It's never been recovered, so keep your eyes open for anything shiny. The Gauls settled in Carcassonne in the 3rd century BC, and then along came the Romans, as well as merchants, crusaders, and itinerant travelers. The history contained in these walls is staggering. And yet, in the 19th century, Napoleon decided to demolish it. Thankfully, a campaign to save it was successful, and after restoration, the Cité is rightfully a UNESCO World Heritage Site.