Carcassonne – a Tale of Two Cities – Review by South France Holiday Villas
Carcassonne’s ancient walled city (known as La Cité) is set high on a hill top. If you approach by car on the motorway there is a viewing area (sign posted) along the way. During the day it is beautiful but at night it becomes truly spectacular as it is floodlit and one can imagine Rapunzel allowing her locks to flow from one of the turrets.
It is an enchanting walk along the cobbled streets absorbing the history from this walled city. The city can also be viewed on board a small train or by a horse drawn carriage. There are many restaurants in the centre and also lots of small interesting shops. If you are feeling particularly energetic, a walk along the ramparts makes for fantastic views.
Beyond the hill is the lower and more modern city of Carcassonne which dates back to the Middle Ages. This also has many bars and restaurants and is also worth a few hours sojourn.
For more information if you’re planning a visit to Carcassonne, please click here: http://www.carcassonne-tourisme.com/carcassonne_EN.nsf/vuetitre/docpgeIntroVisiter
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