The picture we bought.......

La Rochelle

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July 24th 2007
We arrived in the early evening yesterday, so we were quite tired after our long travel. This morning we went too La Rochelle, a very pretty, small harbour town which we walked around briefly before stopping at a bistro for lunch. I had a whole pizza! After lunch we climbed an old tower which used to be used to gaurd the townfrom incoming boats. We climbed too the very top and got an amazing view ... 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