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Last Day of the Adventure

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June 8th 2017
This morning I visited another Cro-Magnon cave. This one is located at Peche Merle near the Lot River south of Lascaux. Its art is older - from around 29,000 years ago - but here is the cool part: our little group was allowed to go into the actual cave and see the actual paintings. It gives one a thrill to see something that was created by men (and women?) that long ago. We weren't allowed to take ... read more

Europe » France

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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