From a fairy tale fortress to the gentle Pyrenees, Rudy Maxa takes in the castles and peaks of this magical region. He tours the largest fortress in Europe, Carcassonne, and samples the local stew, Cassoulet. A gallop through the countryside takes in several romantic castle ruins and the artwork of Toulouse Lautrec. Then, he heads for the high country, and one of the world's natural wonders--a mountain amphitheatre with cascading waterfalls. Tips on driving in France, and mountain trails are also given.