Chateau en Rousillon vineyard

Canet en Roussillon near Perpignan

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September 10th 2005
We had not thought about going to France until I saw a television programme about Andorra high up in the Pyrenees mountains. It was much later that I saw a further programme about Perpignan. I was in love and needed to see for myself this beautiful, magical place. There is an airport at Perpignan but our destination was on the coast at Canet. Checking the internet for flights resulted in us ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more