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1748: A man is murdered on his farm
1748: A man is murdered on his farm
Frédéric Bompart, captain of the General Farm in Valence, is found murdered in his mansion. Suspicion falls on a Lyon silk manufacturer. But is he truly guilty?
From Lyon to the borders of the Vivarais, Barthélemy Molard is determined to uncover the truth…
A dark journey with a surprising ending, plunging into the very heart of the Auvergne region’s roots.
Auvergne/French Alps
The town of Valence is situated on the left bank of the Rhône, about 100 kilometres (62 miles) south of Lyon, along the railway that runs from Paris to Marseille.
Valence is often referred to as “the door to the South of France”.
The commune was founded in 121 BC and quickly became the largest crossroad behind Lyon.
With its growing importance, Valence gained the status of Roman colony.
Destination/location: Valence, French Alps Author/guide: Philippe Bouchet Departure Time: 1748
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