Carcassone

The castle and walls in Carcassone is an exquisite example of a Carhar stronghold which had been restored over the last 150 years.   Referred to as Le Citè, it encompasses shops, restaurants and cafes, much as they would have existed centuries ago. A bit of rain made the mystery of this place more palpable as we imagined life back in the 13th century with a isit to the castle and the ramparts. Lunch of local cassoulet rounded out  the day. 

Cathedral ceiling gorgeous 

Beautiful rose window