The beach in Nice, France

Mediterranean Cruise (Day 4 & 5)

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August 11th 2009
After Italy we made our way to the French Riviera (or Cote d'Azur) and docked in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Monte-Carlo is a beautiful resort-like city that has the famous casino where the James Bond movie "Casino Royale" was filmed. Unfortunately we didn't get to see much of Monte-Carlo - we just drove through it. We did a driving tour along the coast and stopped in Nice and Eze. In Nice we were able ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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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