A slightly different angle

Carcassonne

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October 31st 2009
Well, there we were at the end of the our Canal du Midi trip in Carcassonne on Thursday. The boat didn't actually have to be returned until Saturday-which was great because we could live on it while we toured Carcassonne. So, some background (always feel free to skip to the pictures-really, we won't even know!!) If you have a bit of an interest in history in general, or medieval history in p ... 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