Versailles

"And you totally Redeem yourself!"

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August 13th 2008
So France has gotten much better. The first day was rather lame. Nobody spoke English, nothing was open, and the weather was terrible. But France is much better now. We drove through the Champagne Region was incredible, in BC when they grow grapes for wine they use a surprising amount of the land, but it is secluded from the town. In the Champagne region, grapes are everywhere; in between little h ... 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