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A Day in Provence

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May 4th 2011
Wednesday May 4th, 2011 Toulon, France Provence is one of the oldest regions in France and has been continuously occupied for over 2000 years. First the Greeks, then the Romans found it to be a wonderful place to live. We have been anxiously awaiting our arrival here ever since we left Fort Lauderdale. Jane and I both devoured Peter Mayle’s book, “A Year in Provence”, where he intones the ... 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