If you have time to look at the 'new' city of Carcassonne you'll find all the souvenirs from the medieval city on sale at a fraction of the price and, especially at lunchtime, some really excellent restaurants serving regional specialities. These too are much cheaper than in the old city and, as far as we could tell, offer generally better quality food and service.

Dogs are welcome everywhere except  two signed shopping streets in the centre of the town.