Antique markets - Nice

Betty - Day six and seven

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June 21st 2007
Day 6 We arose early and had a quick breakfast before hitting the road. It was a long drive and took us longer than expected. The freeways are fast (130kph) and well-maintained as would be expected with frequent tolls. I was quite beside myself when we arrived, lost in Nice. I could see huge, 18th Century buildings with a very Italian flavour, painted in subtle hues of salmon, saffron and whit ... read more

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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