Statue of Saint Remi baptising Clovis in Reims

The beginnings and endings of monarchies.

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July 24th 2012
On Monday, we caught the TGV and made our way to Reims. It only took 45 minutes to travel about 150 km (we’ll let you do the maths!). Our main focus was to see the Cathedral, as it was the place of the coronation of the kings of France. The cathedral was as spectacular as we thought it would be. One disappoint was that the cathedral was closed as it was Monday. We then went to the Basilica of Sa ... read more

Europe » France

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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