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Let me eat cake! 9/9/9

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August 28th 2009
Wednesday 9/9/9 Today was the day I’d been waiting for, ever since I saw the movie. “Marie Antionette” and went straight out to buy the biography. Versailles Day. We walked to Invalides RER station and caught the train out to Versialles. I had read that the tickets would be 16 euro each, and was confused when the ticket machine just said 3 Euro. We asked for help and it seems that was right! ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France

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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