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Fortress?  
   

Fortress?

The walls were strengthened with battlements. The Hundred Years' War was going on towards the end of the Avignon Papacy. Quite a story.
Avignon

March 28th 2019
So what did I know about Avignon? I could only think of two things: “Sur le Pont D’Avignon, L’on y danse…” and the fact that the Popes moved there for almost 100 years in the 14thcentury (and I had to look that up). Still, it seemed like a good idea to visit this site from Montpellier even though we would be closer when we are in Arles. As we are in Arles only a few days, we booked the t ... read more
Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Avignon

French Flag 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
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