Some confident cycling from Wendy

Canal du Midi

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September 30th 2011
30 September 2011 The Canal du Midi runs 240k from Toulouse to the Mediterranean at Agde and passes through Canal du Midi. It was built 1667 and 1681 and includes 99 locks and 130 bridges. Today we cycled along part of the tree lined canal to the west of Carcassonne and past several of the locks. We were amazed that such a large engineering project was undertaken so long ago. In the evening ... read more

Europe » France

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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