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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]
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] Blog: The Road From Beaune to Dijon
Date: December 21st 2008
The morning after our arrival in Burgundy, the four of us headed out for Dijon to pick up Ally, who was flying in from Ireland. We set out late in the morning and stopped in Beaune for some sights and lunch on the way. In most places, everything except cafes and bars closes down for a couple hours at lunch, which can leave a ghost-town feeling when arriving between those hours. Beaune was such, so ... read more
Date: December 21st 2008
The morning after our arrival in Burgundy, the four of us headed out for Dijon to pick up Ally, who was flying in from Ireland. We set out late in the morning and stopped in Beaune for some sights and lunch on the way. In most places, everything except cafes and bars closes down for a couple hours at lunch, which can leave a ghost-town feeling when arriving between those hours. Beaune was such, so ... read more
