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La Giraudiere

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August 10th 2008
A New Visitor at La Giraudiere I was walking on the lane back to La Giraudiere after a walk with Sidney. It was a Monday and a French bank holiday, so the community was quite. A tall, thin man with gray hair and a gray beard was walking toward us. When I reached him, he looked to be in his early 60s and his tanned skin gave away the time he must have spent in the sun. He asked if I was p ... read more

Europe » France » Poitou-Charentes

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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