"The hills are alive .. "

Snow in spring

---

May 7th 2007
A fellow Australian runs a large part of the 3 resorts Val D'Isere, Courchavel and Tigne. So since he and his family were living in a wonderful chalet alongside a frozen lake in Tigne, this provided an excellent opportunity to visit for the weekend and escape the already-mounting heat of Provence. In fact, given the relatively warm winter, it was quite a surprise to see how much snow was still a ... read more

Europe » France » Rhône-Alpes » Val-d'Isère

---

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