"Ah," he nods a bit. "The train does that. Unfortunately, the commercial area never quite grew out to the train station. We like our vineyards more than we like commercial properties," he tells her. "There are a few bed and breakfasts I can take you to that I'm sure would be happy to have you."

And, selfishly, he wants to know where this girl is staying so that he can out more about her and why she looks so much like Sookie.

She's come to the right place then. She'll get plenty of chance here. Most people here know English, but prefer to speak their native French when possible.