A day trip from St Remy... Pont du Gard 1712

A day trip from St Remy... Pont du Gard

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October 22nd 2011
Our second day in St Remy, we walked into town and sat over a long leisurely coffee (I ordered a noisette... a shot of espresso with a shot of milk). Then, we drove an hour to the ancient Roman aqueduct, Pont du Gard. It was one of the sites I learned about in my art history classes, so seeing it in person and being able to walk across it was an amazing experience. Matt bought a bottle of red wine ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Saint-Remy-de-Provence

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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