À Carcassonne, la Cité sous les regards

By the early 19th century, Carcassonne's fortified city was largely abandoned and neglected, its military significance waning under Napoléon Ier's administration. The study reveals how the once-strategic fortress, deemed obsolete in 1804, succumbed to neglect and partial demolition as its stones were sold for construction, leaving only fragments of its former grandeur. This historical analysis sheds light on the transition from active military use to abandonment, highlighting the fragility of heritage preservation when structures lose their strategic value.

Amiel, C. (2010). À Carcassonne, la Cité sous les regards. Les Monuments Sont Habités, 195–211. https://doi.org/10.4000/books.editionsmsh.3496