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References

Château de Calmels

* ttp://www.gralon.net/tourisme/sports-et-loisirs/info-arboretum-de-calmels-lacaune-7825.htm Gralon entry (French)
Tourisme Tarn: "dans la nature, en forêt", page 26 (French)
Calmels, Arboretum de Calmels, Arboretum de {{France-garden-stub

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