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End of France.... Start of Italy

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May 8th 2013
Our time in France was coming to and end. All that was left to do was scoot along the coast, taking in lofty views of the Mediterranean from the corniches that stretch from Nice along to Eze, Menton and past Monaco. It was interesting to see a little of the culture of the French Riviera; palatial houses, sports cars and a bit too much bling on men and women. We spent our last night in Sospel, a ti ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Antibes

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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