Looking down at it

Pont du Gard

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October 7th 2013
07 October 2013 The weather improved and we made the most of it. After a stroll around Florac, we drove the Corniche des Cevennes with tremendous views of the national park of that name. On route we did a 30 minute walk up to the summit of St-Pierre and having worked up an appetite took lunch in a small restaurant in the town of St-Jean-du-Guard. The rest of the day was spent visi ... read more

Europe » France

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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