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May 14th 2008
Wednesday 14th May Chateau Chambord was our first destination today. We had decided to forgo breakfast at our hotel and pulled in at a roadside cafe we passed on the way to the Chateau at around 10.00am. There was nobody visible inside when we entered, so we called "Madame" two or three times before we got a response. It took a little time before we made it clear that we wished to have b ... read more

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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