Musee de la Renaissance

Day Trip to the French Countryside

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February 6th 2009
We had our day trip to the Musée national de la Renaissance and the Royaumont Abbey which are both about 30 minuets north of the city. The Musée national de la Renaissance, which is housed in the Château d'Ecouen was so beautiful and it was very nice to get out of the city for the day and into the beautiful French countryside. The chateau was built in the mid 16th century by Anne de Montmorency ... 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