Carcassonne Southern France Hiking, Biking, Sightseeing in Carcassonne, France
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. |
Carcassone has Hiking and
Biking along the canal but 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.
Biking along the canal but 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.
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.
Carcassone's 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.
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.
Interesting Sights
Carcassonne Hiking, Biking
Carcassone's 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.
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.
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
Photos by Willy Scholliers
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Carcassonne in Southern France Offers Hiking, Biking, and Sightseeing in 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.
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.
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| When To Go To Carcassonne, The South of France: Mid March to Mid November is a good time to visit Carcassonne although October and November will have more rainy days. Winter months are without snow but could be cold in higher elevations. Carcassonne is about 400 feet above sea level. Carcassonne biking and hiking is good any season. March, April (41f-60 f) and May(50f-70f) and the early part of June (60f-80f ) are less crowded and pleasant times to visit. The end of June, and all of July and August (60f-80f) can be warm in the mid day and crowded at times as much of Europe takes its summer vacation. Much of France goes on a six-week July August vacation and many people head south. July and August are high season in Carcassonne Summer months are warm and dry. September to mid November (40f-60f) offers fewer crowds and good weather. Weather is ideal in May and June and September October, great months to visit. Showers could come in any month but will be infrequent in the summer, more frequent in October. Carcassonne is dry June, July, and August. Mid March to Mid November will find most seasonal attractions open. |
Carcassonne is in the Aude Department of Languedoc-Roussillon of Southern France.
Carcassonne can be reached by TGV train from Paris, by high speed road, and by air.
Hiking, Biking, Vacation Rentals, Canal du Midi hiking and boat rides, are located within a
short walk or drive from Carcassonne
Carcassonne can be reached by TGV train from Paris, by high speed road, and by air.
Hiking, Biking, Vacation Rentals, Canal du Midi hiking and boat rides, are located within a
short walk or drive from Carcassonne
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