On this day we visited the medieval city of Carcassonne, France in the morning. The old town is probably the finest example of medieval fortification. It is now listed as a World Heritage Site.
The outer wall.
View from the inside with the cathedral in the distance. Once inside the walls there is a complete city with shops and restaurants. We had lunch at the Hotel de la Cite, a very old beautiful building.
This view show the double walls of fortification.
In the afternoon we went to Abbey Fontfroide, datng back to the 11th Century. Here is a view of one of the courtyards through the arches.
A partial view of the Abbey Rose Gardens. The roses were a little past their prime, but still pretty.
Another courtyard with a huge bed of lavender in full bloom. You can't tell from this picture how deep the bed is, or experience the heavenly fragrance.
Inside one of the hallways. I loved the arched ceiling.
The outer wall.
View from the inside with the cathedral in the distance. Once inside the walls there is a complete city with shops and restaurants. We had lunch at the Hotel de la Cite, a very old beautiful building.
This view show the double walls of fortification.
In the afternoon we went to Abbey Fontfroide, datng back to the 11th Century. Here is a view of one of the courtyards through the arches.
A partial view of the Abbey Rose Gardens. The roses were a little past their prime, but still pretty.
Another courtyard with a huge bed of lavender in full bloom. You can't tell from this picture how deep the bed is, or experience the heavenly fragrance.
Inside one of the hallways. I loved the arched ceiling.
3 comments:
Carcassonne and l'abbaye de Fontfroide! Wow! Two of my favorite places on earth! I grew up 50 miles from there and used to visit all the time. I am so glad you got to see those places. Can't wait to talk to you about it!
Benedicte
Gorgeous! Oh, how I wish I could go.
Hi, Just finished reading all about your trip. Your picture are just beautiful. I loved all of them and I see its time I expand my travels to France....Maxine
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