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Notre-Dame Cathedral and Palace of the Popes  
   

Notre-Dame Cathedral and Palace of the Popes

Welcome to Avignon, Provence

October 7th 2013
Geo: 43.9486, 4.80597Bonsoir!Took the bullet train -- the high-speed non-stop TGV -- out of Gare de Lyon train station in Paris yesterday morning for a quick, 2 1/2 hour trip to Avignon in the Provence region of southern France. When purchasing the tickets ahead of time online, first class tickets were only $8 more, so we jumped on that. Made for a really comfortable and enjoyable jaunt.Av ... read more
Europe » France

French Flag 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
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