Papal administrative HQ while 7 Popes lived 'in exile' in Avignon 1309-1377

exploring the South of France in Black and White

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September 25th 2014
My first TravelBlog article presented a few black and white photos from Arizona, to see if viewers might be interested in that medium. As it turned out there has been a lot of interest, so from time to time I’m planning on doing a series of B and W photos on individual countries or regions. Here is the first one, showing (from west to east) a few of the places I’ve visited in the south of Fran ... read more

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

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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