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Moon over Chalabre, one dark winter night.
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Across the street, butchers Didier and Mireille pull out all the stops.
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Their store, by day.
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Bakers Philippe and Nadia are not left behind.
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On the Plateau de Sault, the town of Espezel also has its own Xmas market...
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...held in its brand new community center.
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...Merry Xmas...
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...to one and all (even the good dogs)!
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The following week, Couiza, in the Aude Vallrey, held its own Xmas market...
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The Aude river runs near by.
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The Aude at Couiza.
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Someone was offering buggy rides.
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Learning to trust each other.
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The crepe stand outside.
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Watching over the proceedings.
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Inside, the Xmas Market was going strong...
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...With lots of wonderful goodies to buy...
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...Breads...
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...Sausages and hams...
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...Blanquette de Limoux...
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...Cheeses...
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...Honeys...
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...Wines...
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...and local bookseller Laurent Ryder from Dragon
d'Oc in Rivel...
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