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Toulouse

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November 12th 2008
Friday 31st October Halfway to Toulouse we stopped at a place called Agen. With difficulty we found a parking space. We had our lunch in the motor home and then started our exploration.. The streets were deserted. At first we thought it was odd, but then we realised that the south of France, shops and boutiques shut at mid-day for longer hours. The old town is beautiful but a lot of restoration w ... 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