In front of the Hotel de Ville in Tours

Another Year in France (2017)

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July 30th 2017
Not to be confused with anything Peter Mayle wrote, such as a A Year in Provence. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2010/jan/11/year-in-provence-peter-mayle Caroline and I arrive in Paris on July 5 after an eventful stopover in Dubai. On arrival we were told the plane would leave from terminal A, however somewhere along the way this changed to Terminal C and we, happy in our ignorance, ... read more

Europe » France » Aquitaine » Dordogne

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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