France 65- Poitiers closed but that's not such a shame as Amboise is open
September 28th 2013 It's Monday and we only have another few days here. Quick phone call to the Eurotunnel office to change our train home from Tuesday next week to Friday this week. Five house viewings arranged and an offer put in on a bungalow pending inspection. How mad is that?
The weather has cooled off significantly. From 33 degrees in Portugal it is now around 17 overnight and a little over 22 in the da
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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 
