A Roman Fountain in the Center of Arles

Avignon to Arles

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May 22nd 2008
Avignon to Arles It is AM here in Southern France and they all begin the same ...we get up... we get lost.... on some tiny road... with thoughts of never emerging, but somehow we find our way to a main road with real signs. So we can't read them...no big deal, we actually make up words for the obscure French words we are seeing. When we finally see our destination listed on the many, man ... 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