Background: Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a presidential democracy resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier parliamentary democracies. In recent years, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the introduction of a common exchange currency, the euro, in January 1999. At present, France is at the forefront of efforts to develop the EU's military capabilities to supplement progress toward an EU foreign policy.
July 5th 2008Europe » France » Champagne-Ardenne I spent such a lovely week end at my so dearest friend Mano and in her eden world. There you can feel peace, your difficult thoughts slip away...Finally one can be aware of the life's beauty, the surp ... 46 photos[full story]
June 26th 2008Europe » France » Champagne-Ardenne » Reims We did a lot of kilometers today, the weather was dry and for once not vastly hot. I decided that it was cool enough to wear gloves. None of the riding was vastly exciting, but the roads were mostly ... [full story]
June 6th 2008Europe » France » Champagne-Ardenne » Reims Thursday, June 5, 2008
Travel day… Beaune, France to Troyes, France
Today we were in no hurry to get up or to drive off. I had a good internet connection in the morning and used it to check ... 6 photos[full story]
June 2nd 2008Europe » France » Champagne-Ardenne Chalonsista löytyi sitten yksi auki oleva kirkko, hyvinkin komea ja sisältä harmoninen Notre-Dame-en-Vaux. Itsepalvelupesulassakin käytiin. Lisäksi löytyi nettikahvila, jossa parin kymmenen pelaavan t ... [full story]
May 29th 2008Europe » France » Champagne-Ardenne 26.-28.5.2008
Maanantaiaamuna käytiin ensin Reimsin taidemuseossa pikaisesti. Siellä oli hauska ranskalaisen taiteen pieni kokoelma ja museovahdit joka huoneessa, toiset vähän turhan virkaintoisi ... 10 photos[full story]
May 8th 2008Europe » France » Champagne-Ardenne » Reims Thursday 8th May
Our exploration of Reims started with a visit to the Taittinger champagne cellars. We rung up yesterday to book a place in the tour, but were told they did not take bookings, but w ... 15 photos[full story]
May 25th 2008Europe » France » Champagne-Ardenne » Reims 23.-24.5.2008 Reims
Totesimme, että tässä on nyt pari päivää oltu Reimsissä tekemättä mitään. Mitäs me tehdään, kun ei tehdä mitään, kun aika kuitenkin kuluu ihan komeasti?
Me hommaillaan norma ... 7 photos[full story]
May 22nd 2008Europe » France » Champagne-Ardenne » Reims 19.5. - 22.5.2008 Canal de Ardennesilta Reimsiin
Rethel heräsi maanantaina eloon, siellä oli jopa markkinat. Me hoidimme asioita: webin kautta ensi talven juttuja sun muuta. Käytiin kaupassa ja ko ... 10 photos[full story]
May 21st 2008Europe » France » Champagne-Ardenne » Reims What an exhausting week with Antonio.. but once I picked up my close friend Herbie from the bus station everything seemed to be better! I had one of the longest days ever, running around to school and ... 25 photos[full story]
May 18th 2008Europe » France » Champagne-Ardenne 16.5. Kaksikymmentakahdeksan sulkua paivassa
Kartassa ja oppaissa oltiin pelolteltu etta Le Chesnen jalkeinen 26 sulun sarja vie aikaa seitseman tuntia. Sulkua sulun peraan! Hiukan jannitti, vaikka ... 7 photos[full story]
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