The Return of the ‘Petit Trains’ of Provence
Explore · Guest PostThe local petit-trains which have mostly been laid-up over the winter are coming back to our streets – good news for visitors with little ones or for elderly people or for those who want a whistle-stop tour with commentary. They really are a great idea.
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