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June 13th 2008
I LOVE FRANCE . . . . Cannes first stop. We drove from Italy with glimpses of the French Riviera, to arrive in Cannes. Dropped our bags and headed for the beach. They actually have sand. Yippee! Some of the boats are like the Queen's Britania, others are huge yachts. This afternoon the water isn't very inviting. It is a darker green. The cannes Film Festival was on 2 weeks before, so mum and ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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