Chartres

From Reims to Chartres

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May 9th 2008
Friday 9th May Following our full day of visiting the sights we decided to do some tourist housekeeping since today was a standard workday in France, We were forced to use one of the hair-raising underground car parks again. The entrance (and exit) of this one were curved and our car's turning circle was "just:"under the curvature of the down ramp. First stop was the post office and then a ... 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