The road to Beziers

Minervois country

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October 1st 2011
01 October 2011 Although October started today it remained hot and sunny. We spent the morning doing chores and food shopping and then drove west along a beautiful road with the thousands of acres of minervois vines and avenues of trees beginning to show their autumn colours. We passed the city of Beziers and stayed the night at a France Passion vineyard outside the village of Portiragnes. ... 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