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Mad Dash to Miradoux

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August 20th 2007
Monday, August 13, 2007 - Well, 3rd Time’s the Charm. We all got up and piled into the car to go off, again, to the Chateau de Keriolet, built by the great grandmother of one of Rasputin’s killers, at 60, for her younger new husband, to buy him political klout in the area. It didn’t work, but it didn’t matter, as she only spent one week a year there anyway. Humph. At least we were able ... read more

Europe » France » Aquitaine

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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