Palace of the Pope

Back to Avignon day #7

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July 10th 2012
The cruise departed from Arles while we dined last night and cruised 3 hours to Avignon. We went through one lock on this journey. The captain indicated that we would go though 15 locks on this cruise from Arles to Chalon sur Saone. Not too bad. On our previous Uniworld river cruise we went through 80+ locks, some changed the elevation of the river by 85 feet. Amazing feat. Today we decided to tak ... 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