Viscount and Mistress of the Citadel

France Day 7: Assault on Carcassonne

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September 13th 2004
Train We caught the bus from grandpa and grandma's place to get to the train station. We took the train from Toulouse-Matabiau to Carcassonne, painless, standard issue train. Ville Basse We walked the mile from the Carcassonne train station in ville basse to the citadel, with a requisite stop at Jen's new favorite store Etam. We explored the walls, the shops, the chapel, a ... 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