The Pont du Gard

What Have the Romans Ever Done for Us?

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November 10th 2017
Thursday marked the four-week mark of my holiday and my second day staying in Nimes. I wasn’t planning to spend the day in Nimes though, but to travel to some nearby Roman sites. The first item on the itinerary was to head over to the town of Arles. Avoiding the motorway, the drive took about 45 minutes so I arrived at midday. The scenery on the drive was not as spectacular as earlier in the tr ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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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