Breakfast in Beaune

Day Five Chenonceaux

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October 8th 2009
Day Five: On to Chenonceaux This morning after breakfast in the charming breakfast room, we said goodbye to Monique Chartier and headed for Chenonceaux. The GPS has a mind of her own. Gail decided to drive today because there was not much traffic and we were on A6 (Autobahn)…She did take the car over 100 mph, but cars were passing us as if we were standing still. We had to get off the main roa ... read more

Europe » 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