La Cite at night

Carcassonne: Cassoulets in the famed walled city

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May 3rd 2009
It’s early afternoon on Saturday of our early May bank holiday weekend and we’ve just landed at Carcassonne airport. As we walk across the tarmac to the terminal building we notice how small the airport is - it’s easily half the size of the Rocky Airport. Only in Europe could an airport this small be “international”… After clearing the relaxed customs process we head outside and ... 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