The medieval fortress of Carcassonne in southern France features a complete 3 km long double wall

carcassonne, fortified town in south france

In the southern France, not far from the Mediterranean Sea nor from the Pyrenees mountain range, the walled town of Carcassonne continues to amaze visitors as it has done for two thousand years. The fortified walls protect medieval houses, a Gothic church and an ancient castle that all can be … Read >

Collioure in South France is an adorable, stylish Mediterranean town

collioure, south france:: castle, fortress
Collioure castle next to the port.

Although Nice and the French Riviera coast certainly are more famous travel destinations than Collioure, this small town shows a lot of style. If you follow the Mediterranean coastline in France towards Spain, you will find Collioure just before the border between two countries.… Read >