The last of the south of France 20170630_125522

The last of the south of France

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July 9th 2017
We stayed two nights in Lescar the reason we wanted to visit Lourdes. We had been there so forty years ago. It was well worth it. Things had changed. On arrival we found a park of all places at the Hospital. We did not know at the time but liz had an urgent nature call so she went inside a door that was open and finished up in a doctors room. She talked to a woman doctor that was sitting behind he ... read more

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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