Nuclear power plant, Lestiou

The Loire Valley: Unfinished business

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August 22nd 2011
Like everything in life all good things must come to an end. And so it was with our stay in Poitiers. It is almost the end of our European adventure. We are into the last week of our drive and soon we will be saying good bye to our faithful travelling companion, Peugeot 207SW, and not so faithful Miss GPS. But we have a few final paragraphs to add to our French chapter. After leaving Poitiers ... read more

Europe » France » Pays-de-la-Loire

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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