Versailles

This amazing Astronomical Clock was built in 1754 and displays not only the time, but also the date (taking leap years into account and functioning until the year 9999), as well as the phases of the moon and the sphere demonstrates the movement of the planets. In this room, a copper line runs across the floor to signify the Greenwich Meridian Line... although here is was called the Versailles Meridian Line.

The Sun King's Palace and Sleeping Beauty's Castle

September 7th 2007
Wednesday We took the earliest train out of Heidelberg, which got us into Paris at about 10:30, a little later than I’d wished because of all we wanted to see on this trip. The first thing we did was buy a “Paris Visite” pass at the ticket office in the train station, and while standing at the window, I am pooped on by a pigeon. So really, the first thing I see in Paris is the train stati ... 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

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