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Excursion to Versailles Palace

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July 28th 2013
On 25 June, we got up and had breakfast at the same time as the previous day and left for Versailles Palace at 9 o’clock. We took the overground train from Austerlitz. The SNCF over ground train offered double decker cars. The train for Versailles Rive Gauche was full. As anticipated, all of the passengers including group of young children headed for Versailles Palace. Although we had val ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Versailles

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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