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Hidden gem #3 – Carcassonne

Posted on 23. Aug, 2009 by .

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Our latest episode features Nice/French Riviera, which is a natural next destination for those exiting Spain via Barcelona. However, castle lovers and history buffs might want to consider breaking the 9-10 hour Barcelona-Nice train ride into two more or less equal segments, with a visit to the stunning fortified town of Carcassonne in southern France. [...]

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episode #7 – Nice & the French Riviera

Posted on 11. Aug, 2009 by .

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After several rewarding stops in Spain, it is time to return to France as we head towards Italy. We stop in the legendary French Riviera, using Nice as a base to explore the coast both east and west. The French Riviera has been a famous travel destination depicted in popular books and movies over the [...]

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