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Carcassonne - Down the hill to our hotel by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 21 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - A flea market outside Porte Narbonnaise by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 21 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Some restoration happening by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 21 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Back to Porte Narbonnaise by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 21 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Monument Jean-Pierre Cros-Mayrevieille at Place du Château with sunshine! by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 21 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Checking out the Château by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 21 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - a tour group by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 21 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Climb to the ramparts . . . or rest by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 21 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Place Marcou by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 21 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Tasting of Hypocras and a beautiful door by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 21 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Maison de Cassoulet by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 21 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Exploring - the Water Well by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 21 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Adelaïde Restaurant - our cassoulet (we ordered the small ones) by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 21 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Adelaïde Restaurant - great cassoulet by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 21 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Looking for lunch by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 21 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Basilique Saint Nazaire - Main altar by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 21 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Basilique Saint Nazaire by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 21 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Porte Narbonnaise by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 21 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 21 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Adelaïde Restaurant with great cassoulet by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 20 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Saint Nazaire - another Rose window by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 20 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Saint Nazaire - the Rose window closeup by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 20 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Saint Nazaire - a Rose window by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 20 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Saint Nazaire - “La Sainte Face” by Thierry Lodziak, installed 2007 by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 20 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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La Cité - Carcassonne - Basilique Saint Nazaire -Main altar by Beausoleil
La Cité in Carcassonne is possibly the best-known castle in France outside the Loire Valley. It was at the heart of the Cathar controversy. The Carcassonne Castle was built in the 12th century by Count Bernard Aton Trencavel over the western part of the Roman walls. It was surrounded by a rectangular fortified enclosure in 1226. The construction is rectangular in shape, and it is separated from the city by a deep moat and defended by two barbicans. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc and joined the UNESCO heritage list in 1997. It has quite a history, dating back to 122 BCE when the first stones were placed by the Romans. It has changed hands many times since then. Yes, it is now a tourist trap, but a historic and interesting one. We’ve visited many times and have always managed to find something new. Inside the fortifications (a double wall) you will find a Château, a beautiful gothic church and a fascinating town.
- 20 May 2023 - Carcassonne, France
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