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Versailles

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July 18th 2009
Today we went to Versailles! It was entertaining and A LOT of fun! It was very interesting learning about Marie Antoinette's life and so cool to see all of her houses. We first went to the main palace where all of the kings, queens, and other royalty lived in France. Then we saw they're vacation house where they would live for a couple weeks in the summer. We then saw Marie Antoinette's little vil ... 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