Il n'y a rien de plus beau que mon village
Richard Good

The people of St-Michel-en-l'Herm have a proud and independent history. But their village is being transformed under the influence of new technology and modern communications. How is it possible to maintain traditions while remaining open to change? What must outsiders do to find acceptance? Through a series of interviews and portraits - from mayor to priest, from farmers to teachers - a picture is built of life in the French countryside today.

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