Spot 7: Carcassone

Despite the long journey we had ahead of us today, once again we could not resist the call of a city very well recommended before our departure. How right was the tip we were given. Carcassone is an old perfectly preserved medieval town that represents all what we have been thought in History classes back in highscholl regarding the Middle Age. On the way up to the momentous castle (of course, situated on the top of the hill), we are first introduced to those which once were the houses of the poorest habitants, located outside the city walls. Once inside, we abandon the feeling of being just visiting an old monument, as the intense life provided by the plenty restaurants, shops and hotels somehow bring us back in time, when exploring the tiny crowded streets of this medieval fortified town. The grey and rainy weather of that late afternoon was the final touch to create the perfect dark and mysterious scenario.
Very well located near by the A64 highway (crossing the south of France), Carcassone is a spot not to be missed whenever you are on that region of France.