Chateau Chambord

The Troglodytes

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June 23rd 2013
Geo: 47.4104, 0.981122 After leaving our airport hotel, we met our friends Liz and Darrol and their daughters Chloe and Ciara at Charles de Gaulle Airport and headed for the Loire Valley, south of Paris. We drove straight to Chateau Chambord, which is the largest château in the Loire Valley. The chateau was built to serve as a hunting lodge for Francois I of France, who maintained his ro ... read more

Europe » France » Centre » Amboise

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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