Monet's Garden

Chartres and Monet

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August 31st 2012
With time in France running out we had a quick stop in Chartres to see the Cathedral before moving on to Giverny for our last night. Giverny is most famous for the Monet House and Gardens which we visited with hordes of other tourists! Afterwards our car's GPS had its most crazy mistake so far, asking us to go down a road and over a bridge. The road was a field and the river just there has nev ... read more

Europe » France » Lower Normandy

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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