View from Lacoste Castle

City of Fountains

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July 5th 2011
Geo: 43.5249, 5.45414We had to be up early today to drive to Aix-en-Provence to drop off the "Bus" at the TGV (Very Fast Train) Station. We had hired a Peugeot Megane for the next three weeks, however, when we arrived at Avis we were given a Citroen C5, a luxury vehicle which retails for around $70,000 in Australia, for the same outlay. I I could get used to driving a car like this to ... 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