During our vacation, after Paris, we spent the largest amount of time in the city of Carcassonne. A beautiful city with a storied past. The centerpiece of the city is a medieval castle protecting the old city.

I’ve always loved castles, and this is the largest castle I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting.

I have to say, Carcassonne has a lot to offer outside of the large stone structure at its heart. But before we cover the little things, I can’t ignore the massive fortress…especially at night.

I can only image the yearly electric bill.