Avignon

If you are going to Avignon, go on a Sunday

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October 12th 2008
Sunday 12 October, 2008 The plan for today was to look around Avignon. We had a bit of a lay-in and finally got moving about 1130. Shorts and T-Shirt weather again. The traffic compared to yesterday was very light. We initially headed for the park & ride, which we did find this time, but it seemed empty. It also had some travelling people and a circus on the site, so I wasn't going to ... 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