A typical street in Avignon

Bonjour from Avignon

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September 30th 2012
Bonjour from Avignon, It’s actually a few days now since we left Avignon. We were in Avignon for only 2 days and we packed a lot into those 2 days. Avignon was our last stop in France and we stayed in a really luxury hotel as a kind of present to ourselves. The hotel was a real treat and some of the photos show the courtyard of the hotel. We wanted to visit Avignon because it is a walled cit ... 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