Abbey from viewing point

Spiritual beauty near Mount Canigou

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August 18th 2013
Geo: 42.576, 2.34444As nearby Villefranche-de-Conflent was going to be busy today with activities for the medieval festival, we chose to head for the peace and quiet of the hills, or more appropriately the area around Mount Canigou, to visit the Abbey of Saint-Martin. Just 20 minutes from the site is the small village of Castiels and as far as we could go with the car, so we then took the 30-4 ... 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