Avignon - Gold Statue

Avignon, The City of Popes

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July 23rd 2007
Day 8 (5): On our way to the French Rivera, we made a pit stop in Avignon. I slept on the way there and I didn't even realize that we were going to make a stop at somewhere THAT big!! I thought it was just going to be a rest area. 😊 I bought the oil of avocado soap and Dan got another kind. It was a nice little city... lots of groups singing, promoting their show. Dan and I got lured into ... read more

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

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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