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Us in Langres

Left to right: Carla (Ecuador), Nora (Mexico), Lizzie (Top, Australia), Maël (Bottom, France), Amy (USA), Dorìs (Brazil). All of us after the Acrobranche!
Nuit Blanche et Langres

October 5th 2009
On the 2nd of October, my host family took me to Metz, the capital of my region for la nuit blanche or "white night". In French, a "white night" means that you don't sleep at all, or you had a bad night's sleep. This however, was very different. Every year about this time, Metz holds this festival. It is called la nuit blanche because it lasts from 6:30pm on Oct. 2, to 9:00am the nex ... read more
Europe » France » Lorraine » Thionville

French Flag 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
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