Chateux Baychiville

Bordeaux, France....wine capital of the world

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August 20th 2008
Day 1 Bordeaux, Aug. 19th, 2008 I arrived into Bordeaux via the night train at 8:20am. On the night train I only had a reclining seat and because I am a picky sleeper I was only able to get 3-4 hours of sleep. Before arriving in Bordeaux I checked out the tourist website for Bordeaux wine tours. Sidenote: Bordeaux is on the southeast side of France near the coast is the largest wine produci ... 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