About
Carcassonne, a hilltop town in southern France’s Languedoc area, is famous for its medieval citadel, La Cité, with numerous watchtowers and double-walled fortifications. The first walls were built in Gallo-Roman times, with major additions made in the 13th and 14th centuries. Château Comtal, a 12th-century castle within the Cité, offers archaeological exhibits and a tour of the inner ramparts.
My Thoughts
Looking back as I chronicle my thoughts about Carcassonne, it probably
would have been nice if we had just one more day. Many of the sites were
closed or closed just a tad earlier than we had expected. The tour given
coupled with the short lesson on chivalry was great for the first day, but the
torture museum would have been something of interest. What separates
Carcassonne from the other one day attractions is that we stayed overnight and
had the group meal here. Both made the stay worthwhile.....now
if only I had a bow and arrow.
Lodging
The Montmorency
experience was similar to the Diderot as the main desk was not part of the
building where we stayed. There was a lobby area with two paths in the
back which led to the rooms. Once inside the guest would be treated to
an unusual pairing of colors and decor. Nothing really stands out here
other than the fact that our main attraction, Carcassonne, was just right
across the street.
Breakfast was not the typical buffet style, but one
could still get full. Nothing like being served. Not too fond of
Elliot, the hotel's mascot, who enjoyed having company. Was never raised
with pets.