Villa Arelienne

The Wedding

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July 16th 2005
Fréjus: arrived Friday 15, wedding Sat 16 The train ride south across France was just as beautiful and thrilling as I remembered. We took the TGV which stands for Train Grand Vitesse. I like how it sounds when translated badly: Train Big Speed. The countryside really is spectacular and I am always happy to leave a big city. We were actually going so fast that I didn’t notice how far we had gon ... 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