So, I’ve always banged on about wanting to walk the Camino.
It just so happens that the town we are staying in tonight is a popular starting point for pilgrims on their way to St Jean-pied-de-port to make their way over the Pyrenees then through the top of Spain to Santiago de Compostela.
First of all, I’ll concede that the city walls and towers are, without a doubt, magnificent. Carcassonne is well worth a one-hour stroll to appreciate some of the most remarkably intact old fortifications you’ll ever see.
It feels more like a dystopian Disney theme park than a real place where real history unfolded. Any shops that aren’t selling fake medieval paraphernalia are churning out waffles and ice cream on an industrial scale. But, hey, if that’s your idea of fun. You’ll love it.
Post note:
Robin Hood – Prince of Theives (the one with Kevin Costner) used The Cite in the movie. I’m watching it now while writing this. 🏹
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