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London, Rome, & Heart of Europe

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May 3rd 2019
Today has been our longest day of travel on this tour. We have been riding across Switzerland and France for about 9 hours. Of course we stop every couple of hours and we had a lunch stop. We even left the motorway (as our tour host calls it) for some two lane roads through small villages through France. It does give you a chance to see the countryside. Today started our as a rainy day. It was ... 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