St. Jean-de-Luz

A day at the beach

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July 8th 2012
Geo: 43.3879, -1.66028 Today, we decided to head out through the Aquitaine for the Atlantic coast of France. It was another beautiful day and we decided to take our time, using the lesser roads instead of the high-speed toll roads. As we were passing through towns along the way, we began to notice that the gas stations were closed because it was Sunday. We got to one of the larger tow ... read more

Europe » France » Aquitaine

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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