Gorges de l'Ardeche

European Adventure 2013

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September 27th 2013
Our last day in France was spent in the magnificent Gorges de L’Ardèche, situated south-west of Nyons. It took us about 1½ hours to get there but we were rewarded with wonderful vistas and amazing rock formations. The limestone in this area contained some ochre due to weathering and this contributed to the variety of colours in the cliff faces. Many caves dotted the cliffs and some small ones ... 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