Car Hire Carcassonne

Filed Under (Carcassonne) by cleare on 05-01-2009

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Taking advantage of car hire at Carcassonne Airport service opens up a whole world of touring opportunities outside Carcassonne. If you need a car hire in France then search for a quote with our booking engine. We offer a huge variety of rental cars in Carcassonne.

Irish Travelers wishing to visit Carcassonne have the option of flying with Ryanair. There are flights to Carcassonne from Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. Carcassonne is a gateway to the Languedoc region in France.

The upper half of Carcassonne consists of a castle which is known as La Cité. History buffs will love the medevial feel of Carcossonne. There are superb viewing points here to observe the city of Carcassonne.  The Basilica of Saint-Nazaire should should be your first port of call. It is located at Place de l’Eglis. There is much to admire in the buildings beautiful carvings and stained glass windows.

The Eagles of La Cité is a fascinating place to visit for both kids and adults. Here you can observe birds coached by trainers in free flight. Watch on as as the birds respond to each of their masters calls.

Rennes le Chateau is a village within short driving distance of Carcassonne. This area is believed to have once been the home of  Mary Magdalene as well as the place where the holy grail was hidden. If you are one of the millions who was enthralled by the Da Vinci code, you won’t want to miss this! Toulouse is just a 90 Kilometre drive from Carcassonne.

Heading back to Carcassonne then to take in some more of this picturesque town. Visitors cant fail to be impressed. Carcassonne was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. There is almost a storybook feel to the town with its castle, drawbridges and the ramparts which surround the town.

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