Henri IV of France

Aix and Pains in Provence

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August 26th 2007
August 19, 2007 - Today, since it is Sunday, we were advised to go south and head to a bastide or two, (or 5) and see some local fetes which included demonstrations of old crafts and game tournaments. We thought this was a great idea but headed off West first, since some of the things we wanted to see didn’t start until 3 PM. So, we drove to Narac, one of the homes of Henry IV, who, it t ... 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