Paris

Versaille is a Place for People with no heads

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February 22nd 2008
We wrapped up Bordeaux and headed towards Paris on a chilly, foggy morning. Paris is the first city since New York that seems to buzz with energy. We did everything there that we wanted to do, except enter Versailles that is. Word to the wise, BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE. And get there early, not on Tuesday, with a book (war and peace or something like that). We waited in line for 45 min for ti ... 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