Sète Canal

The canal was dug between 1776 and 1886 in order to allow the town to grow. On 29 July 1966, the town held its first jousting contest on the water, between a red boat and a blue boat. ThIs tradition has continued, and each boat has a crew of 10, and races between two bridges. The jousters are armed with a shield and a lance, and are pursuing the holy grail which takes place in August, the Saint- Louis Challange, since 1743

Day 15: Early Start In Levignac, Heading towards Montpellier, Carcassonne and Sete, with a Stay in St Remy de Provence

September 24th 2022
We were up, showered, packed, and sitting at a table in the Rue de Moulin, opposite the 1850 open air town market building , by 8.30. The village of Levignac seems to be undergoing somewhat of a renaissance of its own. It is only a 30 minute drive from Toulouse and this village is a perfect blend of commuting and quiet old world charm. A doer upper from the 18th Century will set you back about 1 ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Saint-Remy-de-Provence

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

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