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Day 5 Blaye FR

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June 10th 2014
We really enjoyed a quiet day today. After breakfast we joined the easy walking tour as we went to a small villages Of Bourg. Unfortunately it was closed and seemed to us like a wasted stop. We then had a stop and visit of what this town is well known for a Unisec world heritage site a Citadel. The fortification was commissioned in the 17th century by Louis XIV to protect the city of Bordeaux from ... read more

Europe » France » Aquitaine » Blaye

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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