Nice

La Belle Provence

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July 17th 2009
Bonjour, A long weekend was coming up in Brussels and I decided that I wanted to take advantage of it. “Where do I want to go?” I pondered out loud as people on the metro stared at me in incredulity and trepidation. I decided that I would head to the beach. The closest beach to be was on the North Sea coast, either in Knokke or Oostende. So I decided to go to the south of France. I went to ... 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