Chicken for Dinner

Perusing in Provence

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September 1st 2007
August 25, 2007 - Up bright and early for a full day in Arles. I had read that there was the local market held on Saturday and as well as a Provencal fabric shop, and lots of Roman ruins, which, among other things, is what Arles is famous for. It also turned out that they were having a “Roman Week” that ended on Sunday so we could catch a couple of items there. First the market. I just ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Marseille

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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