View of Avignon from the garden

Avignon Lab Week

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July 4th 2015
Here I find myself again struggling to begin the week’s story. This week was all spent in Avignon, working long days and stealing some time in the evenings and weekends to explore. Last weekend’s activities were certainly a success. On Saturday we got some much needed extra sleep in the morning, then headed into the old city center of Avignon, which is surrounded by an impressive 14th[/sup ... read more

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

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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