Gallician to Aigues-Mortes

European Adventure 2013

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August 29th 2013
Today’s ride involved a trip through the Camargue region of Provence, an immense marshy plain between the Mediterranean Sea & the Rhone River delta. We saw lots of white horses and bulls characteristic of this region & white wine grapes growing in partially salty soil…tasted the local muscat at a produce merchant’s place en route. Visited the seaside town of Sts Maries de la Mer, the Cathedr ... read more

Europe » France » Languedoc-Roussillon » Aigues-Mortes

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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