Mont Louis, entrance gate

The Little Yellow Train

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August 21st 2013
Geo: 42.5761, 2.34443Today (Wednesday) we let the train take the strain to transport us from nearby Villefranche-de-Conflent to Mont Louis, on part of the 39-mile special metre gauge track that ends at Latour de Carol, near the Spanish border town of Puigcerda. The yellow livery of the train is highlighted with red, representing the traditional Catalan colours - they seem to play on this quite ... 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