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October 1st 2009
Geo: 43.9632, 4.79683Today we stayed close to home in order to see the Palais des Papes, the home of several popes when they took a leave of absence from Rome for a while in the 14th and 15th centuries. It's absolutely enormous and very imposing and impressive from the outside. The inside is not much to look at because fires destroyed many of the frescoes and all of the ornate tapestries a ... 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