Nice

Nice

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August 8th 2008
We arrived in Nice on the 19th of July. We stayed in a small hotel on the 4th floor, right in town which was great. They were having a large petanque competition, for those who don't know petanque is similar to bowls except you have to throw metal balls at a jack. It takes quite a bit of skill! We had our first experience of pebble beaches, it takes a while to get used to but it beats having ... 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