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Carcassonne is a pristine medieval town located about 45 minutes south of Toulouse. It is a very easy day trip if you are traveling from the Toulouse area. You can take the train or you can drive. It is best to avoid going there during the summer months as it is quite packed with tourists and the narrow medieval streets will be sure to give you a sense of claustrophobia.