The Full Ensemble

Wet Days & Traditional Dancers

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August 18th 2007
18th August 2007 Hello Bo and Dud, Weather wise, we’ve had a very unsettled week; hardly surprising as Wednesday was a French Bank Holiday and it rained for the best part of the day. This was rather disappointing as there were several ‘fete du village’ around the area. The local village advertised a sort of tractor rally but we decided to give this one a miss, in favour of Bourgueil, who ... read more

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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