Day 10 - Paris, France May 15th 2011 This morning we had the option of going to see the palace of Versailles outside of Paris. This extravagant palace's most famous inhabitants were Louis XIV (the Sun King) and Marie Antoinette, and it is now a symbol of the absolute monarchy and the French Revolution of the 1700's. Only about half the tour decided to go - I'm guessing the others had either already been or were too hungov ... read more
Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris 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
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