🇫🇷 Toulouse | A Medieval Dream Near Toulouse ✨
Carcassonne is an ancient city in southern France, located southeast of Toulouse. Just 1 hour from Toulouse lies Carcassonne—a perfectly preserved medieval fortress city that’ll whisk you back to the 12th century!🏰 📍 Why Visit? • UNESCO Glory: Double-walled citadel with 52 towers (🏰 largest in Europe!). • History Alive: Cobbled streets, arrow slits, and ancient drawbridges (⚔️ Game of Thrones vibes). • Views: Climb the ramparts for vineyard panoramas 🍇 🍽️ Must-Do’s 1️⃣ Walk the Walls 🚶 • Free entry to the outer fortifications (💰 €9.50 for inner castle tours). 2️⃣ Eat Cassoulet 🥘 • The dish was born here! Try it at Le Comte Roger (€18). 3️⃣ Pont Vieux 🌉 • 14th-century bridge with postcard views of the citadel 📸. 🚗 Day-Trip Tips • Train: 45min from Toulouse (€15 round-trip 🚆). • Drive: A61 highway (park outside walls 🅿️). • Avoid: Midday crowds—go at 9AM or 4PM! #CarcassonneCastle #WorldTravel #DayTrip #Toulouse