Chambord Chateau in the Loire Valley

France: Baguettes, Cheese, and Wine…Oh my!

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May 31st 2006
Hello Everyone- Paris was our first stop on our trip to France. We did way too much in Paris for us to tell you about, but hopefully the pictures will provide enough of a story. We will tell you about our run in with the Metro Police that had us mad for a few hours and also tell you about a website we discovered from some other travels that has saved us a whole lot of money and introduced us t ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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