St Odile cloister

And so to France

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June 12th 2012
It was hard to leave Germany, so our stay in Alsace was a lovely transition with its French language and food with German overtones and architecture. It also gave us a welcome pause midway through our trip. But in typical fashion, no sooner had Louise arrived than we were off to see as much as we could. Alsace rewards the traveller at every turn with charming houses, ancient churches, lovely count ... 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