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Canada's Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

A number of years ago while living back in my hometown of Rochester, New York and working in my first job which provided me with a two-week paid vacation, I teamed up with my younger brother and sister, who...

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Holiday Destinations - Saint Felix Lauragais, Midi-Pyrenees

Saint Felix is a lovely little town situated on a hill top in the Haute Garronne department of the Midi-Pyrenees. Its location affords it some wonderful views across the French countryside into the Languedoc...

6 comments    french towns pays lauragais
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French Villages: La Souterraine and Fromental

La Souterraine is located North of the Limousin area in France. It is a small town with over 5000 habitants. We arrived there one day almost by accident, as it was a sunny, wintry day and we were looking...

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Mediaeval towns: Carcassonne

Did you ever dream about being a Princess in an enchanted castle when you were a little girl? Or maybe as a boy you imagined yourself fighting dragons in dungeons? Whatever your dream, we all have grown...

10 comments    travel history france
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Vence - The French Riviera

Vence – The French RivieraVence is a picturesque medieval town situated a few miles inland from the coast in the foothills of the Alps. There are two towns here: the old town is a medieval walled city...

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The French Riviera - Valbonne

Valbonne Valbonne is a beautiful medieval village on the French Riviera, just a few miles in from the French coast. There is a regular bus service to and from the village, although it’s a spotty service...

1 comment    travel vacation history
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The French Riviera - Antibes

The French Riviera – Antibes Antibes is an interesting town for several reasons, not least of which is the old castle overlooking the port. It’s many alleys and narrow streets are crowded in the summer,...

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The French Riviera - Nice

The French Riviera – NiceNice is the capital of the Cote D’Azur and one of the largest cities in France. If you fly to the south of France, this is where you will arrive. The Nice airportClose to...

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