On the wall at Collioure

Things get better in France

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June 8th 2012
Spain and its people were nice, the cities fantastic but the towns and villages were disappointingly uninteresting, certainly in the area we were in. We would be happier in France and so there we headed, to Argeles sur Mer which is of course on the coast and not far over the border. We first came to Argeles in 1997, it is known as Tent City on account of all the campsites and there are a lot, ... 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