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    The town was very quiet when we got there. A small cafe on Boulvard Poulenc was open, yet almost empty, probably because we got there after the rush of the tourist season. Sandwiched between the Church of St-Hilarion and the Musee Joseph Vaylet, we ate some cheese and drank warm coffee. The cafe was decored with an assortment of knick-knacks, and they also sold old postcards, the cardboard yellowed with age. We strolled in the narrow cobblestone streets. The weather-beaten houses stood silent. We didn`t encounter anyone, although we did find a tiny park which consisted of one park bench, bushes, and four high columns (probably dating from the Roman era, as there has been a lot of Roman influence in these parts). There was no indication anywhere, even in our guidebook, of where, how and when these colums originated. The grounds were closed to the public.${QuickSuggestions} The Musee of Joseph Vaylet, also in the main area of the town, is where you`ll discover some interesting artifacts. Outside the museum is an odd art piece in honor of the "Scaphandre." This town is home of the first "Scaphandre" (diving suit). If you do stop in this town, you`ll wonder, like me, how they actually thought of developing diving gear, as the waterways don`t seem deep enough for the need to dive.${BestWay} Since we got there off-season, and the town is very small, we didn`t see any bus, nor bus stations (that I noticed anyway), nor did we see any taxis.
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