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Last day in Nice

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November 6th 2009
For our last full day, we took the bus to Vence, just north of Saint Paul. It's a city very like Saint Paul, with an old town part and residential parts. Some people live in the old town too. But maybe because it was a cloudy and chilly day, and there were very few people about, it didn't seem quite as enchanting as Saint Paul. We only walked around for a little while before hopping on the bus ... 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