One of the many fountains

Arrival

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January 27th 2009
Hey Everyone! I hope this works! Arriving here in Aix-en-Provence was/still is incredible. The town is beautiful with bunches of cobblestone winding streets that I will probably never figure out. There are so many amazing fountains, bread shops, and of course places to grab a café or a thé. My school is situated in a historical chapel. From the outside you can't tell, but from the inside, the v ... 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