With Jean & Beatrice

A very special day

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September 6th 2004
Today was a very special day! At 11am, precisely as arranged my distant cousin Jean arrived to collect us from our hotel. He was accompanied by his friends Danni, Christine and Jacque from Paris and Nice respectively. They took a quick tour around Bergheim and then met us at our car so we could follow them to Niedermorschwihr, not far from Colmar. There we met Jean’s wife Beatrice and her cousin ... read more

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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