When I first heard of Carcassonne as a beautiful medieval fortress, I was expecting to see a "small provincial town" right out of Disney (I know right!). Think cobbled stones, fountains, creeping ivy, singing birds and lovely flowers.
With great expectations comes great disappointment. This place was full of shit (literally, birdshit) and was swarmed packed with tourists .
Nonetheless, Carcassonne retains her old charm. A visit once is sufficient.
