The square

Cahors and Lourdes

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April 26th 2015
We travelled to Cahors and spent a day with Lesley and Peter enjoying lunch at their local bar. The weather was atrocious - it rained for 16 hours! Travelling on to Lourdes we set up in the campsite Le Foret not far from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. We visited the sanctuary the following day 29 April. Every nationality appeared to be present in this vast area - beautiful basilica ... 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