Carcassonne

Mistletoe and Wine

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January 13th 2011
From Pas De Le Case to Provence, 22nd December to 13th January The last 23 days seem to have gone rather quickly. First Christmas, then my birthday, then a quick zoom across Southern France to Northern Italy to take in a week skiing, it all just happens without you really noticing. We’re currently in Provence. Somewhere I never really thought I’d ever come to. And somewhere I now want to ret ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Aix-en-Provence

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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