We first saw the vision that is the fortress of Carcassonne perched on it plateau during our first circumnavigation of France in 1996. Seeing it from the air on the
Tour de France, sealed the deal for a visit. In 2006 we visited but special circumstances precluded our visiting longer or staying overnight.
We've finally made it. This is a special place and we've made it more special by staying at the
Hotel de la Cite, within the old fortress and up against the inner walls.
CJ explores the Keep and fortress walls.
This is a good view of the castle walls. The picture is taken from the taller inner wall and looking down on the lower outer wall. With the city far below, can't imagine a need for double walls.
Within the walls of the fortress is a quaint city with narrow streets, shops, restaurants and lodging. Carcassonne is served by a train station.
We have dinner reservations at a restaurant a few hundred feet from our hotel.
Foie gras and cassoulet of the region. Chef has a fine cassoulet preparation.
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