taking a peek

Au Chocolat

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November 9th 2009
PARIS ITINERARY 10:05 AM Like a couple of truffle hounds, we set out for the Gare de Lyon and board a train to the nearby village of Melun. What erudite adventure does this day hold, you wonder? Art and Architecture? Music and Theatre? Um... no. This is the last day of the Chocolate Salon, held in a castle called Chateau Vaux l ... read more

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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