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Chateau of Versailles

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September 5th 2013
I finally went to sleep at 4 a.m. (due to afternoon nap and screwed up body clock), and my alarm went off at 7:00. I caught the Metro to a commuter train station for a 40 minute ride to the outskirts of Paris in order to visit the Chateau de Versailles. France is still unseasonably hot, but they don't bother with air conditioning. The metro and train were both hot. When I arrived in the town o ... 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