Private Beach

La Plage

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August 12th 2009
I spent the beginning of my one full day in Nice walking most of the way down and back along the Promenade des Anglais. I don’t know what the English have to do with anything, but the promenade runs along and just above the beach and is quite long (it took me close to 2 hours round trip). During the moments when I could manage to tear my eyes away from the gorgeous Mediterranean waters I noticed ... 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