Parc Beaumont

Paques it Up

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March 24th 2008
Paques it up So this was the weekend of Paques (pronounced “pack”), or Easter, as we know it. The Canterots were kind enough to let me butt in on their celebration, and I got to enjoy a long weekend, since there was no school on Monday. Sadly, the weather here has been miserable lately, which just goes to prove the truth of the Palois proverb “Noel au balcon, Paques au tisane” or “Chr ... 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