Ok, first one of these I have started.
So, where was I?
Carcassonne?
I am pleased someone knew the erking great castle in the centre of the picture. Heading east on the A61 their is an aire (parking stop) called Belvedere de la Cité and that is where I was taking a 45. I can think of worst places to be. Well done Sir+.
bugger, beat me to it. Very nice place to have a break,it’s actually a fortified town with the castle I think on the far side. The place is well worth a visit and free to get in except the castle and the tour of the walls for which they charge.
knight:
The place is well worth a visit and free to get in except the castle and the tour of the walls for which they charge.
It is a great place to visit, but avoid July and August if possible. Walk round the outer walls and it doesn’t cost you anything. Stroll round the narrow streets and look beyond the tourist tat and it is quite magical and the cathedral is definitely worth a visit. The family love going there when they visit us as it is only 45 mins away.
In summer there are concerts that don’t cost the earth. I have seen Simple Minds, Duran Duran and the Cranberries there amongst others.
When we were there they were doing guided tour walks around the walls so I wrongly assumed you had to pay. I loved the place, we spent several hours wandering around and the Cathedral is brilliant. I loved the notice on the door saying the Cathars never worshiped in this Cathedral , still a sore point after all these years. I will admit to being more than slightly envious of the area you live in, a lovely part of France.
Stopped there a few times