Replica from an orginial in the Louvre

Day 9

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May 31st 2007
Finally made it back to the Palace of Versailles! Visiting the Palace was one of my favorite things last time I was in Europe so I was very excited to take the tour again. Six years ago when I went I had an actual guide but this time we used the audio guides which we nice because you could move on at your own pace. The ceilings were just as gorgeous as I had remembered. The Opera was another grea ... 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