Ardeche Arch

The Spectacular Ardeche Gorges

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September 8th 2017
Unlike our previous excursions this trip left after lunch. Quite a few people nodded off on the bus trip, despite the guide’s admonition “You snooze, you lose”. We drove through the town of Tarascon, which is named after a mythical creature that looks a bit like a mutant ninja turtle with six legs. The story goes that St Martha tamed it with sweet songs and hymns. The gorges are known as th ... 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