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Carcassonne is a beautiful small medieval town, with a very interesting story. I recommend it to everyone with a long connection at the Carcassonne airport. The whole centre is doable in 2/3 hours, there are different attractions and there are also nice restaurants, offering menus at decent prices! 💞Reasons to Recommend: beautiful views. Get teleported to the medieval age.#carcassonne #france Tip: don’t use the airport shuttle (6€). Walk to the nearest Burger King across the back road and board the buses to town at (1€) 🤭😉

We were part of a day tour from Toulouse to Carcassonne. And the castle was one of the stops we made during the tour of this lovely medieval city. The location is especially nice. The view from ramparts is worth the time and you see a panorama of the country side. In terms of the castle experience, what makes a large difference is the guide. Because it provides some fascinating insights into the history and legends associated with the castle. We were also told of a light show that takes place in the evenings. And from what i have heard, it is an even better way to experience this castle. Overall, a place worthy of visit. #myhiddengems #france #summerdestinations #castle #100waysoftravel #cherryblossom2024 #europe #carcassonne

The basilique of Saint Nazaire is undoubtedly an architectural marvel. Its interiors are fascinating. From the contents, to carvings on the wall and the mosaic. Especially when light passes through it is a special sight to experience. Having seen a number of basilica's in this and previous trips. I can say that the Basilica of Saint Nazaire is amongst the most impressive ones with its romanesque and gorhis styles at play. The stained glass windows can captivate you. If you are religious and here on a Sunday. You might even get to be there for the mass. It makes for a memorable experience. Besides, on a hot day of sightseeing when you come in here, it's such a relief with the indoors being cooler than outside. Puts you at ease and then the sight of the stained glass completely takes you to a different place. #myhiddengems #carcassonne #summerdestinations #europe #basilica #100waysoftravel #france

#citydaytours Carcassone is a wonderful medieval city that makes for a nice trip from Toulouse. There are people that also stay here overnight to be able to experience the Carcassonne castle's light show. However, Toulouse is far more comfortable for staying with wider options. So, I did a day tour of Carcassonne. I had the option of taking a bus tour, the benefit being that then all my transport would be sorted. But i preferred taking my time and so visited the city on my own. In terms of travelling by train. It is recommended that you get an intercity or a tgv. It will cost you just under 10 euros and it'd be a 45 minute ride. If you have a similar day trip plan. Perhaps taking cues from my day trip would help. Here is what it looked like :- 1) Castle and Ramparts : The most obvious thing to do in Carcassonne was to tour the castle and the ramparts in the medieval city. This is the upper part of the city. I recommend getting an audio guide. It will improve the castle experience and understanding to a great extent. 2) Canal Du Midi : Next we follow this up with a walk along the canal du midi. The same canal that passes by Toulouse, passes by Carcassonne as well. It is one of my favourite activities in Toulouse. Also here, you have the opportunity to take a boat tour. Which will orient you with the different sceneries as the canal is pretty long and covers a good deal of the city. 3) Local Lunch : While it is the lunch hour, grabbing a bit would help recharge. I tried a lunch set at a local restaurant. Like with most of France, the food experience in Carcassonne too was delightful. 4) Old City : After lunch it is time to explore the old city. You’ll want to visit Saint Nazaire Basilica, a pretty church from both the in and outside, as well as the Dame Carcas bust on the outside of the city walls. And inside there is also a museum and shops to explore. 5) New city : As the evening approaches, now we will explore the new part of the city. This is more local and you will find less tourists. Here you can see the Andre chenier square, Saint Michel cathedral, St Vincent church and the Calvary Garden. By this time you will have seen plenty of satisfying sights and you should head back to the station for the train to Toulouse. #myhiddengems #carcassonne #summerdestinations #france #100waysoftravel #europe #daytours #citytour

Carcassonne Castle is a model of European medieval castles. It is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is internationally renowned. It not only competes with Mont Saint-Michel (Mont Saint-Michel), another famous French attraction, for the most visitors in France. The title has also become the creative prototype of many creators, including the famous German board game "Carcassonne" and the popular Japanese anime "Attack on Titan". The city of Carcassonne is located on a hill far away from the city, but its unique and towering city walls can be seen from a distance. It is indeed a daunting feeling, and when you cross the two-story towering city wall , what comes into view is an ordinary and quaint town. It turns out to be so ordinary and imperceptible inside the high wall. Only the people guarding the city wall and outside the wall will realize this unattainable existence. 📜Legendary story: It is said that the name of Carcassonne comes from a Saracen lord named Carcas (Lady Carcas). At that time, the city of Carcassonne was surrounded by the army of Emperor Charlemagne, and the city lord also Having died on the battlefield, Madame Carcassonn led the army in the city to create fake soldiers to defend the city of Carcassonne for five years. However, as time passed and the city ran out of ammunition and food, Mrs. Kalka ordered someone to feed a pig with wheat until it was plump and plump, and pushed it down from the city. Charlemagne's army saw that even the pigs that Muslims did not eat were living so well. They said that there was still enough food in the city, so they would waste food feeding pigs that they did not eat. So they decided to withdraw their troops and give up the siege of Carcassonne. When Charlemagne's army withdrew, Lady Calca happily rang the bells throughout the city. Charlemagne's army lamented that Calca was ringing the bells ("Carcas sonne" in French), so it became the name of the place. 🌟Tips: Today, the city of Carcassonne has a total of two entrances and exits. One is relatively complete and has a stone statue of Madame Carcassonne. You can clearly see the structure of the double-story high wall of the castle. It is also the entrance for most tourists to enter and exit the city, but I personally recommend the entrance and exit hidden behind the castle. Although the road is more dilapidated and rugged, I personally feel that being able to see the most beautiful side of the castle will definitely satisfy the medieval knight soul hidden in everyone's heart. 🚗Transportation: 1. Carcassonne has a small airport, but there are not many flights. There are buses from the airport to Carcassonne city. The bus flights are arranged according to the arrival time of the plane. As long as there is an airplane, there will be buses. 2. You can take the train to Carcassonne city It takes about 20 minutes to walk from Carcassonne city to Carcassonne Castle, but you can see the heroic appearance of Carcassonne Castle along the way, and you will arrive before you know it! #France #Carcassonne #WorldHeritage #100WaysofTravel #Francetrip

#medieval #france #europe #french #carcassonne #ancient #ancientcity #history #view #scenic #unesco The medieval city of Carcassonne is a UNESCO heritage located down south of Paris and is worth every penny to visit. The entire town is covered in cobblestone, stone arches, castles and stone houses which carries more than 2000 over years of history. The town is still occupied till today and if you head up to the fortified city you will be able to catch a glimpse of the entire town below. This is one breathtaking scene not to be miss.

#carcassonne Small airport, has everything you need. Has a coffee shop, some souvenirs - the Violet souvenirs are surprisingly cheaper in the airport than in town, but the magnets are more expensive in the airport than in town. There is even a playground for kids. Very useful that they have a place to charge the phones, but you need your own charger. The toilets could be cleaner. There are busses to get here. Uber is very expensive to get to the airport from the town.

I’ve been coming to this magical fortified city ever since I was a young girl until now in my mid twenties. Traveling around the world, you see many great unforgettable sites, however there is something truly one of a kind about this medieval rustic city. Carcassonne is severely underrated for tourism in my opinion! Yet, this is part of what keeps it a bit of a hidden gem for American/overseas tourists hoping to explore more of France besides Paris. Tips 1. Get there early or late to avoid crowds! The medieval city is in side the modern city of Carcassonne and separated by a moat. Make sure to arrive with enough time to see all you want to see with little foot traffic. 2. Splurge and explore the castle within the city on the self guided tour. The views are incredible and the history facts are truly captivating. One of the best castle tours I’ve been on in Europe! 3. EAT CASSOULET! A unique southern French dish of confit duck, sausage and beans in a hearty stew is a must have especially in Carcassonne. 4. Make sure to see the city engulfed in lights from outside the medieval hub at night! #carcassonne #southernfrance #france