Authors Kate and Greg Mosse reveal how Carcassonne in France inspired their novels
Magical Walls: Authors Kate and Greg Mosse have had a home in Carcassonne for 30 years. Here they reveal how this lovely medieval citadel inspired their novels. The place is Lac de Cavayere, a place just outside the city that has beaches and a water park "Even after more than 30 years, the first sight of Carcassonne is still breathtaking," says Kate
AdvertisementEven after more than 30 years, the first sight of Carcassonne is still breathtaking. You get off the plane at the small airport and take a taxi. It takes less than ten minutes to drive through the charming 19th century "New Town". Then you cross the river, the Aude, flowing fresh and clean on a bed of round stones.
From the bridge, the majestic medieval fortified city looms against the perfect blue dome of the Mediterranean sky. It's a landscape that inspired Kate's series of historical novels, from the Labyrinth to her new series set in the 16th century religious wars, Les Chroniques de la famille Joubert.
Taxis were allowed inside the ramparts. In fact, when our children were toddlers, it was quite dangerous on the narrow, cobbled streets between the fashionable clothing stores, restaurants and souvenir shops. (We bought lots of wooden swords and shields!) But today you'll be dropped off in a dusty parking lot just outside the mighty towers and a small electric vehicle will transport you and your luggage for free. at the heart of the story. .
Even after more than 30 years, the first sight of Carcassonne is still breathtaking. You get off the plane at the small airport and take a taxi. It takes less than ten minutes to drive through the charming 19th century "New Town". Then you cross the river, the Aude, flowing fresh and clean on a bed of round stones.
From the bridge, the majestic medieval fortified city looms against the perfect blue dome of the Mediterranean sky. It's a landscape that inspired Kate's series of historical novels, from the Labyrinth to her new series set in the 16th century religious wars, Les Chroniques de la famille Joubert.
Taxis were allowed inside the ramparts. In fact, when our children were toddlers, it was quite dangerous on the narrow, cobbled streets between the fashionable clothing stores, restaurants and souvenir shops. (We bought lots of wooden swords and shields!) But today you'll be dropped off in a dusty parking lot just outside the mighty towers and a small electric vehicle will transport you and your luggage for free. at the heart of the story. .
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