Six Years in Provence: An Ancient Castle and a Feud Over a Troublesome Bridge
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In Provence, a small village has a big problem with a bridge.
The mayor of Entrechaux decided to close an important road.
This road passes near a magnificent old castle.
The owners of the castle are angry about this decision.
The mayor says that the bridge is dangerous for cars.
But the residents think that it is a personal feud.
The mayor's family formerly owned this historic castle.
Now, tourists can no longer visit the village easily.
This conflict has already lasted for six years in the village.
Everyone hopes for a quick solution for the road.
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