Narbonne Day 2 Day Trip to Carcassonne

9.00am Eating pastries waiting for the train to pull out. Still strong winds now and some rain expected later.

9.44am yes rain arrived right on cue. Having a coffee before venturing onward.

Managed to dodge the worst of the rain showers and even saw some blue skies. Biting cold wind though. The walled city and fortress are very imposing perched on a hill overlooking the river and wider town. The earliest fortifications go back to roman times but most of it dates to medieval times and it has been majorly if carefully restored.

Having a rest and a warm before going out for a bite to eat.Read more