A view from the Basilica

Bonjour from Lyon

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September 25th 2012
Bonjour from Lyon Tonight is our last night in Lyon; we have been here since Sunday about lunchtime. Just a short visit – neither of us has been here before. We have such a silly reason for being here really; last time we were in here, we met an Australian couple from Queensland who had been to Lyon and they raved about the place, so here we are. Our arrival on Sunday was n ... 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