following greatness

Further French Frolics

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September 26th 2015
After a well earned break in La Tranche, the merry band looked at their map to look for their next well earned break !!! It was found at the foot of Mont Blanc and a town named St Gervais les Bains, and looked a bloody long way to drive!! The site here had been recommended by Philippa and Allen, so we knew it must be worth going to. It was decided to split the journey there into three parts. Th ... read more

Europe » France » Rhône-Alpes » Lyon

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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