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Holiday Europe 2007

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May 4th 2007
Nous sommes en la belle France. Drove thro the Channel Tunnel on Tuesday and stayed near Bethune. We have spent some time enjoying the architectural splendours of the city of Beaune, we also enjoyed a delicious boeuf bourguignon sitting outside in the warm April sunshine. Avignon was our next port of call, we walked into the square to see the Palais de Papes and had a picnic lunch of bread and c ... read more

Europe » France

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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 am... ... read more