Girls having fun

Our first Chateau

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April 23rd 2011
The Loire is literally littered with chateaux. We were not wanting to get castle fatigue and decided two might be sufficient to visit. To make the best informed choice we visited Parc de Mini-Chateaux where they have scale (1/25) models of the top 44 chateaux in the area. They were even laid out geographically correct with the Loire and other rivers running through. It was all very well done alth ... 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