[contessa machiaveli]

the sun is setting in france. what was once a country that could boast the finest wines, most beautiful sun filled villages, glamourous fashion, awe inspiring churches and magnificent art is just about gone. i will never return to france.

[nicollo]

Have you read "The Europeans" by Luigi Barzini?

A marvelous (unintended)description therein to be found of the irrelevancy of the France.