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Chateau hunting in the Loire Valley

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June 28th 2013
The Loire Valley is a stretch of land that runs along the Loire river. It has cute towns and villages,but whats really special about it is the chateaus. A château is a castle, and these chateaus were originally built for french kings, even though some of them never ended residing there, and instead used them for hunting cottages. Yes, just the summer home they visit once in a while. Some not at a ... read more

Europe » France » Pays-de-la-Loire

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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