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Roman Theatre in modern day Lyon, formerly the city of Lugdunum during Roman rule.  It seems that France was predestined to have a contested history of its borders.  Controlling a swath of land running from the Atlantic and North Sea down through famous vineyards and valleys to the Mediterranean was always going to be a valued prize.   River Saone running through Lyon and the streets of Vieux (Old) Lugdunum. Yacht Club de Monaco (YCM) is a reminder to me that someone is always doing it better.  Backing up a super yacht into Monaco or Cannes just says that you're winning.  Winning the game of life.  I'm not even jealous, I just feel good standing next to such success.  The town of Annecy, also known as 'Venice of the French Alps' The walk up to Chateau du Clos de Vougeot in the region of Bourgogne, or a castle in Burgundy for the layman.  Besides demanding my pinot noir have striking and vivid colour, fleshy, generous, long to the tongue intro...

Arriving in Paris from SaiGon made 42 degrees feel like 14.  Endless walkathons, vin chaud and famous structures at every turn keeps the chill off and interest up for the most part.   Peak low-season around Paris.   Vistas from Eiffel Tower.  Arc de Triomphe and a look down the River Seine.  Napoleon's tomb is under the gold dome.  Gustave Eiffel had a small apartment at the top of the tower and would invite special guests.  One guest was Thomas Edison who gifted him a model phonograph after the 1889 World Fair. Endless walking, but somehow the city just keeps grabbing your attention around every corner. Au Revoir to Paris, it was time to head south for some of the Mediterranean climate. Cannes on La Cote d'Azur.