The ruined castle at St-Germain-de-Confolens

Confolens

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October 17th 2013
17 October 2013 We moved about 60k north, much of it on pleasant roads beside the River Vienne, to visit Eric and Pauline Clarke who live in the hamlet of Vivier just west of L’Isle-Jourdain. On the way we made a brief stop to look around the town of Confolens and its satellite village of St-Germain-de-Confolens. ... 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