The Good Life

Touring Through France

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July 17th 2008
Touring Through France The Tour de France is currently winding its way through France. This is an appropriate metaphor for us today. We left Spain behind and crossed into France early in the morning. Like the Tour, we are winding through France in stages. The first stage brought us to Biarritz. This coastal town in the south of France is mostly famous as a retreat for the ... 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