Cucuron with church

Cucuron and skinny-dipping in Mirabeau

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July 7th 2016
Geo: 43.7561, 5.44552Cucuron is one of Provence's prettiest villages and every May it hosts one of its strangest festivals - Le Mai de Sainte Tulle which this year started on 28th May. It must be an intriguing sight to see a huge poplar tree, trimmed of its branches, with a child dressed in traditional costume sitting astride the trunk bearing the French tricolore flag, being carried throug ... 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