A Hilltop Castle

Tant Pis - 'Too Bad' in the South of France

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September 17th 2010
Our guide book says of France “The French have long lived according to their own idiosyncratic rules, and if the rest of the world doesn't see eye to eye with them, well, tant pis (too bad)”. I can't say we'd really encountered this attitude so far but the 'too bad' attitude certainly prevailed on the road in the south of France. Talking about stupid people on the road is a dead horse flogg ... read more

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

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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