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The Loire

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June 14th 2015
• We had a bit of trouble with the internet so we now have found a place we can do a bit of writing to tell you guys what we have done so far. From Etten leur we drove down to Rouen where we stayed two days to see the place of Joan of Arc's martyrdom. We actually saw the place where she was burned in the middle of town in 1431. The timber framed houses dating from the 15th century still oc ... read more

Europe » France » Pays-de-la-Loire » Chateau-d'Olonne

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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