Place to see: Carcassonne, Toulouse, France

About this place:

This is by far, the most magical city I've visited in southern france. I'm speaking of "old Carcassonne" which is a walled, medieval city. When you walk across the draw bridge, through huge stone archways, you feel you're actually stepping into another time. The place is alive with shops, cafes and there is even a jousting ring. For those who can spare the expense, there are a couple of 5 star hotels within the walls of the city which from the outside, looked like a dream.