Jolis bâtiments

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We arrived at Vitry-le-François after a picnic lunch, thirsty for coffee. I liked the look of the place - we drove into town past a triumphal arch, and parked by a spacious square, with a fountain representing the river Marne. We found a friendly café, where we studied the map provided by the Tourist Office, and decided we had time for a stroll around.

"Ah," said the lady who walked past as I was trying to frame a photograph, "vous admirez nos jolis bâtiments en peril" - you are admiring our lovely endangered buildings. Yes, that's exactly what we were doing.