Orange Roman Theatre

Frozen Oranges

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November 6th 2007
"Is it always this warm at this time of year?", we asked the concierge at our hotel in Avignon as we checked out. "No, normally its warmer", he said. But the wind is getting up - the "Mistral". "I've been in Canada in the depths of winter, and never been as cold as Avignon in winter when the Mistral blows", he said. Well, the Mistral's a blowin' now! Forty knots, and we are in beanie ... 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