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When I started to plan my trip to Europe I was tossing up whether to spend the time and money to go all the way from Paris to Carcassonne and back up to Paris. A friend from the medieval group I'm in told me it was the highlight of his trip to Europe. This sealed my decision. I was going to get to Carcassonne no matter what. Despite my very high expectations of the Old City, I was not disappointed at all. In fact, Carcassonne exceeded all of my expectations.
Carcassonne is one of the few places I've found where you can get the exact same views you see in the postcards. And, in real life, she is even more beautiful and awe-inspiring than any photo shows. Well worth the long train trip from Paris.
I was able to have 2 full and 2 part days in Carcassonne. This gave me the chance to wander further afield, and get some lovely views back to the Old City.
This section of the ramparts (near the Porte d'Aude) is my favourite view of Carcassonne. I would return here every day and night and just soak in the atmosphere.
- Pros:Beautiful views up to city walls at night. Can walk everywhere (in, on and around walls and city).
- Cons:Main streets crowded when tour buses and campervans hit during the day.
- In a nutshell:Medieval heaven - loved just wandering inside and outside old city.
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Comments (19)
Thank you for your extensive tips an beautiful pictures. I have been to this magical place this summer, this brings back good memories. Thanx for sharing!
Reminds me of the city of Tallinn wiht the city walls lit up at night - Tallinn is very beautiful too - although Tallinn is not considered the most safe place at night - pity.
Ever been to Dubrovnik, in Croatia? It is very impressive also and in a more medieval way. Carcassonne is kinda too holywoodish... but nonentheless an excellently preserved city, as it is Mdina from Malta for example.
Brilliant pictures cant wait to go 28/04/07
hi have read thru your pages a few times over the lasts couple of weeks - thanks for the inspiration to go visit! im rather castle mad i admit, but had put this idea on hold - but not for much longer!
Well, Carcassone has become not only by case one of the worlds most famous castles. The night picture you`ve shared is simply outsanding! I`m sure that it`s even much nicer when you`re there. Thanks for the great page!
nice page! Reading a book that is partly set here so its really nice to have an idea what its like :) great photos!
very interesting page, thanx for sharing
My Mom and I went there (she's been twice) but were not able to capture it on film as beautifully as you have. Really nice shots!
i enjoyed alot as well there 300km away from Barcelona!! such a gorgeous place!! indeed
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