Les Baux and the Alpilles

Les Baux-de-Provence

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October 7th 2009
7 October 2009 Our overnight stop was close to a range of hills called Chaine des Alpilles. On the ridge is a village called Les Baux-de-Provence with a ruined castle on a plateau above it. It’s a bit of a touristy place but it was fairly quiet and we enjoyed our morning there. Bauxite used to be quarried in the hills used and close by the village is an area called the Val d’Enfer which has ... read more

Europe » France

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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