Chambord.Cheverny.Amboise 046

Chateaux Galore

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May 12th 2010
CHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCH That’s the sound of my teeth chattering. Day 11 and with no end in sight to the cold snap we headed off to Chateau de Chambord. Once again our Aussie Sat Nav let us down again so we relied on the Merc’s French version (she also sounds a lot sexier). I honed my European driving skills by facing a truck head on down a tiny French alley. I find repeating the “F Word” ... read more

Europe » France » Centre » Amboise

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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