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a cote des Alps

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June 9th 2009
Raining weather conditions convinced me to rest for a while in Annecy (Little Venus of Alps). Indeed a lot of water here flowing from different directions... and wine, which lags a bit my stay in France. Even though Annecy is not a very large city it has got chatoux and a lot of charming corners where globetrotters like me can taste local delicatessen. Meeting a lot of different interesting people ... 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