France 14 - Tarascon with its castle, a bridge and a trip in the clouds
September 23rd 2009 Spent the night in the toilet. How awful it feels to be ill and away from home. However before we left we decided to risk a trip out to Tarascon which lies on the River Rhone. A mythical monster the Tarasque lived in the area according to the stories and was twarted by Martha in 48AD. The medieval castle started in 1401 is an impressive structure, big,bold and sturdy and dominates the town with it
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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 
