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Of War Memorials & Bike Marathons

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November 9th 2007
So this is a bit behind but here goes (by the way, check out the Paris article again to see the attached pictures). After the bustle of Paris it was good to get into the quiet countryside of Normandy. Of course, smaller cities have disadvantages too as I would find. Hopping off the train, I found there was no map or tourist information at the station. I started out to the centre of town, fig ... read more

Europe » France » Lower Normandy » Bayeux

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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