Chateau du Mauran

Sea to Sea in France

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August 22nd 2007
This is an account of a cycling trip I took in France in August 2007, drawn from letters home to my wife. The plan was to start in Bayonne, at the Atlantic coast, and go across to the Mediterranean coast at Narbonne. The route would climb into the Pyrenees, taking in at least one Tour de France col before heading North and following river valleys and the Canal du Midi. I based the first three days ... read more

Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées

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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