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Visiting Carcassonne, France


La Cite, Carcassonne's UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, is an atmospheric medieval walled city on the banks of the Aude. Restaurants and stores are scattered among a wealth of winding cobbled streets, turrets and towers. On the other side of the Aude, La Bastide neighborhood offers all the charms of a French country town, complete with a Saturday market. While driving is an option in La Bastide, catch the free shuttle to La Cite and walk. Don't miss Carcassonne Castle or Chateau de... more » La Cite, Carcassonne's UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, is an atmospheric medieval walled city on the banks of the Aude. Restaurants and stores are scattered among a wealth of winding cobbled streets, turrets and towers. On the other side of the Aude, La Bastide neighborhood offers all the charms of a French country town, complete with a Saturday market. While driving is an option in La Bastide, catch the free shuttle to La Cite and walk. Don't miss Carcassonne Castle or Chateau de Peyreperteuse. « less
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Vin en Vacances

5 of 5 stars
victoria british columbia
Nov 24, 2009

My wife, Margie and I enjoyed our fifth trip to France and second to the Languedoc area this last September. We had a great time! A major highlight for us was our wine tour with Wendy Gedney in the...more

L Ostal des Troubadours

Nov 23, 2009

We went to this restaurant as it was recommended on trip advisor. There were some menus of the day to choose from which appeared to be good value. There was an open fire upon which some of the food...more

Hotel Montmorency

Nov 23, 2009

Friendly staff, comfortable room. From the breakfast room you can look at the walls of the fortified old town. Just a short walk to the historic sites and all the restaurants, shops and museums. The...more

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