July 14 Paris France

July 14 - Paris France

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July 14th 2010
July 14th - Paris, France...Bastille Day. Very, very rainy! We can't complain, this is really the only rain we have seen since we left 2 weeks ago. We went to see Varsailles this morning. The Palace is very impressive but it was raining too hard to visit the vast gardens they have. I guess that gives us an excuse to come back (as if we needed one!). The palace of Varsailles receives 8 million visi ... 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