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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]
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] Blog: Visit to Fountainebleau Palace
Date: March 21st 2009
On Day 2, we took the train to see Fountainebleau Palace, a hunting lodge used by the royal family when not in the main royal palace (now the Louvre) or Versailles. Later, Napoleon and Josephine lived in this place, and Napoleon redecorated it with the letter "N" all over the place. Napoleon abdicated his title of Emporer here, as well. ... read more
Date: March 21st 2009
On Day 2, we took the train to see Fountainebleau Palace, a hunting lodge used by the royal family when not in the main royal palace (now the Louvre) or Versailles. Later, Napoleon and Josephine lived in this place, and Napoleon redecorated it with the letter "N" all over the place. Napoleon abdicated his title of Emporer here, as well. ... read more
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