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Calvados and Plates

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May 10th 2008
Saturday 10th May The day's events started with me minding all the bags outside the hotel when almost all the town's children between the ages of about 6 -15 paraded down the street in various groups. The police stopped the traffic while the procession passed by; this took around 10 minutes. A number of children held religious banners or flags, many with a red heart with a cross coming out of ... 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