Seine-et-Marne

Fontainebleau and Beaujolais

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September 10th 2004
Our journey south took us into the Ile de France region, and Seine-et-Marne, near Fontainebleau, where we had a drink in one of the cafés, along Boulevard Magenta, before we looked around the Château de Fontainebleau. This was a spectacular piece of architecture. Louis VII built an abbey here in the 12th centurybut this was later consecrated by Thomas à Becket in 1169. A medieval tower survived ... read more

Europe » France » Rhône-Alpes » Lyon

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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