Place Stanilas with everyone well wrapped up against the cold. The chair was part of a temporary display

Snow, Nancy, Verdun and the Meuse

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October 27th 2012
27 October 2012 After eight weeks of mostly hot sunny weather, we were brought down to earth today. Following a night of continuous rain, when we pulled out of the fromagerie it was evident that the trees higher up on the surrounding hills were covered in snow. We needed to cross the 949m high Col du Bonhomme in the Vosges Mountains. As we ascended the rain soon turned to snow and we we ... read more

Europe » France

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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