Just room for the road between the cliffs and the river

Upper Dordogne

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October 14th 2007
The weather has been getting progressively better, but we have had mist in the mornings with the sun breaking through at about 11. Today we awoke to clear skies. The day started with a visit to Grottes de Lacave where a trip on an underground electric train led to a kilometre long cave system, the highlight of which were several underground lakes which gave immaculate reflections of the stalac ... 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