Carcassonne: Welcome to the city that has been called the inspiration for Disney's The Sleeping Beauty. Once you have unpacked in the Serviced Apartments Carcassonne you will be torn between the walled city and the lower town as to which one you should explore first. If you begin in the citadel then the St-Nazaire basilica is an inspiring place to start. If you are a fan of gargoyles then this is the building for you. There are guided tours of the Chateau Comtal, which dates from the twelfth century, and this also includes parts of the city walls and the amphitheatre. The lower town is the alter ego of the walled city. It is more relaxed, peaceful even, although that can change on market day in the Place Carnot. This part of the city has a more gallic atmosphere and some wonderful restaurants to make the trip even more memorable.