Tarascon Castle

Provence - Beaucaire - Day 2

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June 30th 2011
Geo: 43.8114, 4.63547Today was a quieter day, with first priority being to go to Carrefours (a large Hypermarket) to buy groceries. After that we had a walk around Beaucaire, and then came back to the apartment for some lunch. Liz, Kim and I took a walk across the bridge to Tarascon (a twin town of Beaucaire) in the afternoon to seek out a good "patisserie" to buy tarts and a rest ... 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