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Carcassonne

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May 12th 2017
Today I was on the road for over four hours, driving from San Sebastián in Spain to Carcassonne in the region of southern France known as the Languedoc. Carcassonne is famous for its well-preserved medieval walls (see photo). The fortifications are especially impressive up close (see photo), but tourists and school groups breach them regularly these days (see photo). I followed Rick Steves's walk ... read more

Europe » France » Languedoc-Roussillon

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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