Fortress Walls

Carcasson

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April 25th 2013
Carcassonne. With all parties back aboard the bus, we set out again in a south-westerly direction for another 250km drive, this time to Carcassonne. Along the way, Cindy gave a brief history of the Cathars, a religious sect that gained considerable political power in the south of France in the twelfth century. Apparently they were Christians, in that they followed the teachings of C ... 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