The Beach

Nice

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April 23rd 2013
Nice In the early evening we arrived at our hotel in Nice. We would be here for two nights and the entire entourage was looking forward to a little respite from the travelling. The Boscolo Plaza Hotel was probably the finest we were to stay in during this tour. It was quite opulent and you could buy Rolex watches and Armani clothing in the stores next door. The r ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Nice

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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