The chapel at Versailles

Let them eat cake

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August 31st 2012
Today was not only our final day in Paris but also the last day in the European leg of our trip. Once more we were packing our suitcases and heading for the airport. Surprisingly our flight was not at the crack of dawn and so we had the day to visit one last place- the Palace at Versailles. Packing reminded us how much stuff we were no longer going to need. Our next destination is the snow and ... 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