birks & chanel go to the beach

Back in France

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August 25th 2006
We were pleasantly surprised to find our Helvetique hostel was actually a hotel and a good 3 star one too - airconditioning, nice ensuite..what else could we have asked for?!..esp after a 13 hour journey from Riomaggiorie which included three connecting trains. Nice was supposed to be our r&r destination..and that it sure was! We were hideous to look at by this stage - travel fatigue had hit ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Nice

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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