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the Carmarge

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January 2nd 2011
January 2, 2011 Today the sun shined brightly, but that ‘Mistral’ wind blew hard again; it was cold. No complaints though, the heat from the sun felt great - when you were out of the wind. We drove to the Carmargue, with Stes Maries de-la-Mer as our destination; a small town on the Mediterranean sea. As you leave Nimes, a town surrounded by vineyards, the land becomes very flat and clearly ex ... read more

Europe » France » Languedoc-Roussillon » Nîmes

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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