Villefranche Sur Mer Photo 2

Villefranche Sur Mer

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October 30th 2009
Today we went to Villefrance Sur Mer, a little town the other side the peninsula, just 15 minutes away by train. It would have taken the same amount of time to travel two subway stops in inner London. It's very quiet and quaint, town on a hill. There were a lot of tourists but somehow it didn't seem too crowded. We walked to the old fort, garden, then back down to the water front, had lunch/d ... 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