In Gourdon

Gourdon

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July 27th 2008
Hello everyone! Yesterday I decided to explore some more of the French Riviera. I went to a small town called Gourdon which is about 30 km inland and on the top of the highest mountain in the area. You can see all the way back to Antibes and across the sea to Corsica! On my way back, I discovered a popular rock climbing area. Fortunately, there a few places I could get to without any rock cli ... 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