Grasse B&B

"Driving" in France

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May 5th 2009
Hi All We have internet again. Signal not great but at least we are back in contact. After leaving the safety of our Dutch "protectors" we have now headed off on our own. The Car people in Nice gave us a 30 second lesson on the car - sorry, I exagerate, it was 15 seconds. Then we tentatively hit the road, trying to remember all Hennie's lessons. They did give us directions to the Motorway ... 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