Grenoble streets

The Museum of the Resistance

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May 14th 2009
The area around Grenoble was a hot spot of Resistance activity during WWII with the mountains providing an ideal base. Today are plan is to visit the Museum of the Resistence and get a sense of some of this history. After making a quick trip out to the Boulangerie to pick up croissants for breakfast, we got a good start and were out of the apartment relatively early. After making a trip to the po ... 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