Monday July 14, Bastille Day in Carcassonne

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Carcassonne organizes a firework on the ramparts of the old Cite; naturally we can not miss this!

The only problem is that 100000 others think they can not miss the display as well!

The tourist office recommends three places:

- the new bridge (standing room)
- the old bridge (standing room)
- the park along the Aude (with picnic)

We go for alternative three. Ed goes there early (thanks Ed) to reserve a space and we all (including our English neighbors) join at 7 to wait for the 10:30pm display.
Thankfully there is enough food and wine to make the wait easier.
The old town in festive lights and then ...
the lights go off and the fireworks begin on time!

A truly amazing display. The fireworks are launched from 4 places on the rampart.

The burning of the Bastille, shown by lights flowing down the ramparts of the old cité.

 

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