Scenery

To Carcassonne!

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May 19th 2008
Monday 19th May On the way to Carcassonne we got to travel across the viaduct again. The view of the bridge is almost as breathtaking when you are on it as when you're at one of the specially located viewpoints. The only downside is that the railings on the bridge (which I'm sure are built for safety) totally obscure any view of the valley on both sides. The landscape on the far side of the ... read more

Europe » France » Languedoc-Roussillon » Carcassonne

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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