Terry, Anthony and Chateau Chambord

Chateaux over-exposure

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August 2nd 2012
Tuesday afternoon we arrived in Blois at about 4 pm. We settled into our apartment and went to visit the Royal Chateau of Blois. We thought this was an amazing building inside and out, until we hit the road on Wednesday to visit the Chateaux Cheverny and Chambord. Cheverny is one of the smaller chateaux, but it didn’t have any royal connection. Internally, the rooms were sumptuously decorated as ... read more

Europe » France » Centre

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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