A vineyard chateau hiding its light behind trees as it were

Driving inland to the Dordogne and Vezere river valleys

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September 11th 2011
That’s it. We have left the coast firmly behind us and there will be no more ozone packed sea air for us to breath for a while. We took the ring road (Rocade) out of Bordeaux to get us across the two rivers, before switching to a quieter A road. Quiet enough on the roads today though, as usual for France on a Sunday when trucks are banned from all the roads, even motorways. I just looked that u ... 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