One view from the top

Most beautiful villages

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August 1st 2011
Another nice day - 30 degrees and no humidity. The sun here has a certain quality. It might be the crystal blue skies with no orange band of pollution as in Toronto. Everything sparkles. We started off in Mirmande which is on the list of the most beautiful villages in France. And it was gorgeous. It was built into the side of a mountain and the cobblestone roads and pedestrian walkways wound their ... read more

Europe » France » Rhône-Alpes » Mirmande

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