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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.

Lectoure Museum (Musée de Lectoure or Musée archéologique Eugène-Camoreyt) has an important collection of Roman altars used in "Bull Worship" (ceremonies using bull's blood) in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. Some very good Roman mosaics found in the nearby area are also on display. Lectoure is a...

Prehistoric artifacts.

Roman mosaics.

Roman mosaics.

Burial tomb.

Roman alters.