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French Villages Photo Gallery
Photographs by Catherine Karnow    Text by Julie Dugdale
France Villages Photo Gallery
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Valerie Soliveres sells freshly jarred fruits and vegetables at the vibrant open-air market in Martel, a village known for gastronomic excellence. The historic market is a convenient way for locals—and travelers—to stock up on specialty foods, from foie gras and goat's milk cheese to prune tarts and truffles.


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