Brugge

A very old city

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September 10th 2006
After leaving Southampton on Saturday evening, we sailed north into the North Sea bound for the port of Zeebrugge, Belgium. Our land tour for Sunday was a trip to Brugge. Brugge is a village a few miles inland from the coast and is one of Europe's best preserved medieval cities. The city received very minor damage during the war and as a result contains many very old buildings. Brugge is prob ... 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