Courtyard in Annecy

Dans les Alpes

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July 26th 2005
Throughout junior high and high school, before I even thought about living in France, I dreamed of Chamonix. It was all the snowboard videos, I know. I was hooked and when I realized AFS was going to let me live close to the Alps I knew I had to find some way to coerce my host family or somebody to take me there. Of course, the Montalons have always treated me, as Dad says, like a princess and I d ... read more

Europe » France » Rhône-Alpes

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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