carcassonne

The Pyrenees and the Luberon, Sept. 22 – Oct. 8, 2022 - Part 1: Martigues to Minerve Why we were there: The genesis of this trip was the Slow Europe Contest in 2019. My name was drawn 6th. I held my breath as the Italian options disappeared. I was able to select a ½ price week in Kathy Wood’s...

Carcassonne is a city on the River Aude. Within Carcassonne are two historic areas: the Medieval City (La Cité) and the Bastide Saint-Louis (the historic center). La Cité, the medieval city, is the main attraction. It sits on a hill south east of the Bastide, surrounded by the modern town of...

The Canal du Midi runs through Carcassonne.

Morning coffee.

Morning at Place Carnot in the Bastide Saint-Louis (center of Carcassonne).

The Old Bridge (Le Pont Vieux) built in the 14th century to replace a Roman bridge.

Looking towards the town of Carcassone.

Looking up at the medieval city on the west side.

12th century Aude Gate on the west side of the medieval city.

12th century St Nazarius' Basilica.

Most of the restaurants are in one area.

Many shops within the city.

Walking around the city walls.

Walking around the city walls.

Entrance to medieval city.

View of medieval city from a street near the canal.