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Villars-les-Dombes
Villars-les-Dombes is the unofficial capital of La Dombes, an area once covered by a glacier. When the ice retreated, it left a network of lakes and ponds that draws anglers and bird-watchers today.
Villars-les-Dombes at a Glance
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