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A Visit to Cahors

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May 3rd 2011
Waking up to a gloomy morning was not in the plans at all, but then gloomy days are never planned for. On the other side of the world our twin grandsons have probably ripped into their presents as part of their first birthday celebrations and how we wish we could have been there to see all the action. Today we planned to visit Cahors, another medieval town south of Beynac, and we hoped the weath ... 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