Carcassonne gargoyles

Pyrenees

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October 27th 2008
Well, we’re nearly into Spain. We have settled for a couple of weeks about 50 miles north of the Spanish and Andorran borders in the foothills of the French Pyrenees. We came via Carcassonne where we stayed for 4 nights at a charming site in the Minervois wine region. Surrounded by vineyards: sunny and Mediterranean. The change in climate as we motored down from the Gorges Du Tarn was a ... read more

Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées » Ariege

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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