le Viaduc de Millau

Millau at Last

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May 2nd 2015
Friday 1stMay. It rained all day today, just lightly most of the time, but non-stop. I had a few hours in the morning to wander around in Toulouse some more, and found some interesting monuments and buildings. It is Labour Day, so almost all the shops are closed, there are no buses running, and the streets are very quiet indeed. This will be good for my drive to Millau, as the roads wil ... read more

Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées

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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