Part of the facade of Chateaux Blois

Blois 3 - 5 August

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August 6th 2007
Blois is a pretty little town on the northern bank of the Loire. The 'Chateau de Blois' is in the centre of town. Each of its four wings, arrrayed around a central courtyard, reflect a style from a different pepriod: Gothic, Flamboyant Gothic, ealy Renaissance and Classical. Old City - a spiderweb of twisting medieval streets dominated by the Cathedral St-Louis. Behind the cathedral are th ... 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