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France - Beef Burgundy & Champagne

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April 2nd 2009
We made an early morning exit from Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris once we worked out how and drove through the French countryside and spent our first night in the beautiful old town of Semur en Auxios. Now, we expected this trip to be a tour of food but I don't think we appreciated the extent of how much this tour of gastronomique was to become... The French are well known for their cuisine ... read more

Europe » France » Burgundy

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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