| Carcassonne Sourthern France Photos by Willy Scholliers www.SoftSeatTravel.com |
| Carcassonne is a medieval walled city on a hilltop near the canal du Midi in southern France. The 12 Century site which has over fifty towers is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. |
The Canal du Midi is a 17th Century
link between the Atlantic Ocean and
the Mediterranean Sea.
link between the Atlantic Ocean and
the Mediterranean Sea.
All Photos Copyright Willy Scholliers
Hiking in the mountains and biking
on the canal du Midi are popular in
the region of Carcassonne.
on the canal du Midi are popular in
the region of Carcassonne.
| Carcassonne A UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
The featured attraction at
Carcassonne is the Castle called The
Chateau Comtal. The tours of the site
take you to the turrets and ramparts
where you have great views of the town
below and the countryside.
Carcassonne is the Castle called The
Chateau Comtal. The tours of the site
take you to the turrets and ramparts
where you have great views of the town
below and the countryside.
Transportation
Carcassonne's small airport is served
by budget flights from Ryan Air out of
London's Stansted and other European
cities, making the region accessible
from Britain and most of Europe.
High-speed road access includes
France's A 7, a toll road that serves
Carcassonne from Paris through
Avignon and Narbonne.
by budget flights from Ryan Air out of
London's Stansted and other European
cities, making the region accessible
from Britain and most of Europe.
High-speed road access includes
France's A 7, a toll road that serves
Carcassonne from Paris through
Avignon and Narbonne.
The Cathedral dedicated to Saints
Nazarius and Celsus dates to the 6th
century AD with many rebuilding stages
dating to the 12 century and later. The
church has an organ that dates to 1522.
Nazarius and Celsus dates to the 6th
century AD with many rebuilding stages
dating to the 12 century and later. The
church has an organ that dates to 1522.
Interesting Sights
Hiking/ Biking
The Canal du Midi, also a World
Heritage Site, passes through
Carcassonne as it joins the Atlantic
Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The
canal brings many opportunities for
biking and walking.
Heritage Site, passes through
Carcassonne as it joins the Atlantic
Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The
canal brings many opportunities for
biking and walking.
When To Go
Carcassonne receives many European
tourist in July and August, Europe's six
week vacation.
tourist in July and August, Europe's six
week vacation.
Willy Scholliers (center ) is a
Belgian-born traveler who is fluent in five
languages including English and
Spanish.
He has traveled most of Europe, the
USA, Asia, and Central Mexico
Belgian-born traveler who is fluent in five
languages including English and
Spanish.
He has traveled most of Europe, the
USA, Asia, and Central Mexico
Season: High, Mid, Low
High: July August
Mid: April, May June, September,
October,and School Vacations
Low: November,December, January,
February, March:
High: July August
Mid: April, May June, September,
October,and School Vacations
Low: November,December, January,
February, March:
Biking the Canal du Midi
Copyright SoftSeatTravel
 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
 | |  | |  | |  | |  |
 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
 | |  | |  | |  |
 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
 | |  | |  | |  | |  |
 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |