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Mont St. Michel - Tres Magnifique!

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February 22nd 2011
We added Mont St. Michel to our trip at the last minute and I am so glad we did. It was on the front cover of the travel guide we were using and looked really rare and it truly is. It is a big rock island just off the coast and in the 8th century AD a monastery was first built there. Before that even, it held fortifications since ancient times. Over time, the monestery grew and became an Abbey and ... read more

Europe » France

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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