Statues in Versailles

Paris, France

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May 21st 2007
Last day in Paris! Unfortunately we had to start out with looking for RER train Lost and Found department. One of us had lost his camera and we hoped some honest Parisian had found it and returned to Lost and Found. No luck! 😞 The day wasn't very pretty but it wasn't raining either. We wanted to see the gorgeous palace of Versailles before travelling back home. So, we took again a RER t ... 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