Carcassone

Our boat the Anjodi sailed peacefully along the Canal and each day we arrived at a new destination.  We had a mini bus that took us to the nearby towns and villages.  We usually did our excursions early in the morning before it got too hot and before places became too crowded.

On day two of the cruise we visited the medieval city of Carcassone. Dating back to the Gallo-Roman era, this is the most complete medieavil fortififed city in existence today.  It has 52 watchtowers, portcullis and andextraordinary number of defences that resisted the many armies that tried to storm this Camelot setting.  As you approach the city you see the intact wall the surrounds the city and the many turretted watchtowers that give it a fairytale castle appearance.  Inside the city walls the cobblestoned streets are lined with shops, restaurants and cafes.  We spent several hours wandering through the streets.

sailing along the Canal du Midi

Carcassone