So, what REALLY went on in France in the Spring of ‘09?

Follow this gentle voyage of discovery and find out what makes the French tick.

Learn why they eat snails and frogs legs, and why they don't call French bread French bread.

Discover who actually designed the guillotine and why it was intended as a humanitarian device.

On the dark side,

explore the mysteries surrounding Rennes-la-Chatteau,

see where the Inquisition burnt 200 Cathars,

and be stunned by the village of six hundred wiped out by the Nazis.

Marvel at medieval architecture and the engineering masterpiece of the Canal du Midi,

and discover who was the greatest resident of the region.

Find out why the Allies bombed Normandy towns and civilians with no Germans in them,

and why Churchill is responsible for the greatest war crime in history.

Wander the mountains around Andorra still covered in snow,

and discover the widely unknown country of Llivia at their foot.

And finally, if you have ever wondered why we call the French ‘Frogs’ and are surprised to discover it is actually a term of endearment,

then read on for more surprises.

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ORADOUR 2

NORMANDY

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MISSING PICS

PEOPLE

JOAN d’Arc

CURRENCY

CASTELNAUDARY

MIREPOX

MONTSEGUR

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FRIENDS

CANAL du MIDI

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