Cheateaux

Wining and dining in the South of France

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September 9th 2008
After leaving behind the city of paris we headed South through the French country side to the Loire Valley. The first stop on our trip was the city of Tours. The people of Tours are widely belived to speak the purest form of French and Peter was excited to try out his new French skills on the local population. It should also be noted that Peter nearly failed French in year 8 which saw him stop his ... read more

Europe » France » Centre » Tours

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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