No wide or straight streets

The last of our lazy days en Provence

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July 12th 2010
With the daily light lasting well until 10.30pm and temperatures of about 25-28 our days were good and long and really quite pleasant for doing the old tourist things and then having our little apartment, which we loved, just made life en Provence so idyllic. The cathedral bells gave us our clock, handy for us who don´t own a watch! Those last few days we spent visiting the villages of Remy de 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