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From Paris to Buselles: A Journey Through Rural France

This chapter narrates a travel journey from Paris to the rural town of Buselles, emphasizing the disparity between high-speed urban train services and the struggle of rural transportation. It explores the social and political consequences of these travel dynamics, particularly in light of recent events like the Gilets Jaunes protests, revealing how access to transport shapes community connections and societal tensions.

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