Grand escalier leading up to the chapels

Rocamadour

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October 13th 2007
We spent the morning looking around Soulliac, catching up with our shopping and then went a few miles south to visit Rocamadour an important pilgrimage site with many chapels built in an impossible position on the side of a cliff. On the way we had an interesting hour looking around a fortified water driven flour mill, the Moulin de Cougnaguet. We spent the night at L’Hospitalet on the top ... 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