St Amand-de-Coly

The Vezere Valley Above Ground

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October 10th 2007
The weather improved with some sunny periods and we made our way back down the lovely Vezere with its spectacular limestone cliffs. We visited the small village of St Amand-de-Coly which has a large fortified church, Maison Forte de Reignac which is built into the side of one of the cliffs and has recently been restored and La Madeleine where troglodytes lived for several centuries on a meander ... read more

Europe » France

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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