Languedoc Roussillon, France
Download offline maps for navigation without internet access.
Download the offline French language pack for quick translations.
Use for train tickets and schedules across France.
Check this for local bus schedules in Carcassonne.
Use for restaurant reservations.
Www.carcassonne-tourisme.com/en/ (official information, events, local details).
Www.tourisme-occitanie.com/en/ (regional information, broader travel ideas).
Information on the Canal du Midi, useful for boat trips or cycling.
Follow official tourism accounts for Carcassonne and Occitanie for updates.
Search for podcasts on "Languedoc travel" or "Cathar history" for background.
Purchase a general guide to Southern France or Languedoc. A detailed map of Carcassonne helps navigation, especially within the Cité.
"The Perfect Heresy" by Stephen O'Shea offers insights into the region's historical struggles. "Labyrinth" by Kate Mosse provides an imaginative connection.
Free tourist maps and brochures are available at the Tourist Office upon arrival. Local newspapers, like La Dépêche du Midi, offer current events.
Good for learning basic French phrases.
Offers a more structured approach to French.
Focuses on conversational skills with audio lessons.
Bonjour (good day), Bonsoir (good evening), Salut (hi/bye).
S'il vous plaît (please), Merci (thank you), Excusez-moi (excuse me).
Parlez-vous anglais? (Do you speak English?), Où est...? (Where is...?).
A simple "Bonjour Madame/Monsieur" upon entering a shop goes a long way.
Always greet shopkeepers and try to use basic French words when purchasing.
Wait to be seated in restaurants and say "Bon appétit" to others.
Even a few basic French phrases greatly enrich your travel experience and foster goodwill with locals.
