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La Cite, Carcassonne's UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, is an
atmospheric medieval walled
city on the banks of the Aude. Restaurants and shops are
scattered among a
wealth of winding cobbled streets, turrets and towers. On the other side
of the Aude,
the Ville Basse offers all the charms of a French country town, complete
with a Saturday market.
There are many shops to suit all tastes and pockets. Place Carnot with
its many cafes is an
ideal place to have a glass of wine, a coffee, or, maybe, a meal.
Carcassonne has three markets
each week and there are many village markets a short drive away.
For a complete list of markets and information about the area visit: www.the-languedoc-page.com
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La Cite
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La Lac de
Cavayere
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Places to see
Carcassonne (Carcassona in Occitan) is in the
heart of the Cathar Country and there are
many historic sites in the area including: Lastours, Saissac,
Montsegur, Chateau Peyrepetuse.
The view from the highest point in the Montagne
Noir – Pic du Nor - is magnificent.
Walk around the beautiful Lac de La Cavayere - about 20 minutes away
by car.
Visit the many Languedoc vineyards.
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Le Canal du Midi
L’Embrasement de La Cite
The re-creation of the burning of La Cite is held
on Bastille Day,
July 14th,
each year with a magnificent firework display which is watched by
thousands who line the banks of the Aude. For more information see:
www.carcassonne.org
The whole of July is Festival Month in the
Carcassonne with events every day.
There are theatres, an art gallery, wine festivals and a jazz
festival.
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