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Le Val de Loire

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September 15th 2012
After all that, a calm (!!!) taxi ride to the Parisien suburbs to take delivery of our brand new Peugeot 208. And then on a rainy morning, to get out of Paris and into thelovely Val de Loire. Which is renowned for .....? Well yes of course - Loire wines, beautiful monuments, and château after château! For us, the highlight was probably the boat trip along the river Cher to the Château de Che ... read more

Europe » France » Centre » Blois

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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