France 183 - L'isle sur laSorgue /a night at Gordes /walking up to the bastide
April 20th 2022 L'isle sur la Sorgue looked lovely. A small village with lots of craft shops, cafes, water and brocantes . Those antique/junk shops that France do so well. There was also an excellent campsite just a short walk out of town . What more could we ask for ? What we had not bargained with was that it was Thursday . Maundy Thursday back home. The first day of the Easter weekend. I guess it might be the
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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 
