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Mistral Winds and sightseeing

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April 27th 2017
Geo: 43.7439, 4.79528The spa was fully booked today. No room for us. So, in spite of chilly temperatures and strong Mistral winds, we decided to venture out sightseeing anyway. They talk a lot about Mistral winds here, and they often described them when we would watch the Tour de France and the cyclists were "battling the winds". How windy could it be? We found out today - very windy. ... 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