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June 5th: Champagne-Ardenne Region Tour

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June 5th 2010
Today was our highly anticipated tour of the Champagne-Ardenne region of France, complete with a tour of a stained-glass making workshop, lunch in a real French restauraunt, time in a champagne vineyard and tasting, and a tour of a castle. The morning started at a time we've become accustomed to waking up around here, 9:30am, so that wasn't bad. Everyone woke up and got on a big tour bus to fi ... read more

Europe » France » Champagne-Ardenne » Troyes

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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