The Mini Colosseum

Nimes and Lyon

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February 5th 2011
On our last day in Provence, we decided to slow it down after our “crazy” trip to Monaco and the French Riviera. We slept in, had a leisurely morning and caught an early afternoon train to Nimes. There we got a glimpse of a well-preserved (and still in-use) Roman stadium (similar to, but smaller than, the Roman Colosseum), did some people watching at a street cafe, and returned to Avignon in ... 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