France 75 - Lollipops, footballs, a nutty pie and a butterfly topped pudding
May 30th 2014 Gardens fascinate us. It doesnt matter if they are formal or rambling English country ones. We have no preferences and just love them whatever shape or form they take.
We have over the last few years watched Monty Don an English garden presenter who covered gardens of Italy one year and then followed it up with Gardens of France. The French offering was a touch disappointing. He visited Versail
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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 
