The Quay

Sitting right on the Canal du Midi in Trébes, just outside Carcassonne, Le Quai is the kind of spot where you linger over a fish dish and watch the canal traffic drift by. The outdoor terrace in summer is a big draw, and the focus on fresh fish sets it apart from the typical regional fare. Laid-back and unpretentious, it's worth the short trip from the old city.