The Calanques we walked to the previous day

Corniche des Cretes and Mont Ste-Victore

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October 10th 2009
10 October 2009 A day of scenic driving and the start of our journey northwards and home (but we do still have over a week left). We started by going along the coast eastwards along a winding steep road called the Corniche des Cretes which goes above the red cliffs we had seen the previous day and gives great views back over Cassis and the Calanques. Then inland on one of the few bits of ... read more

Europe » France

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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