Despite already having a well-developed high speed train (TGV) network, the French have plans to double the length of the special TGV lines by 2020 from the current 1750km. Trains a Grand Vitesse (TGVs) do run on on many major routes, but not all the line is a dedicated TGV track which permits speeds of
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[ July 7, 2008; July 8, 2008; July 9, 2008; July 10, 2008; July 11, 2008; July 12, 2008; ] The South West of France has strong connections with its Spanish neighbours on the other side of the Pyrenees.
These links were strengthened during the Spanish Civil War when many refugees sought sanctuary in the region and were welcomed. The traditions of bull-fighting, music and dance were keenly integrated in different areas. The Basque country traditions
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