Avignon

Avignon and Carcassonne

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March 8th 2008
Avignon My French school has a sign up sheet of various things and trips they organise, and on Friday arvo we all piled in a bus to Avignon, about an hour and half drive from Montpellier. As the wonderful Wiki told me: 'Avignon is subject to violent winds', which we definately experienced.... was real cold as well. But we battled the weather and explored the village. In 1309 the city was chosen ... 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