Chateau D'If

Chateau D'If

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August 2nd 2014
Today I went to the island of If. There's a prison on the island which is very famous. A book called The Count of Monte Cristo was written about a man who was a prisoner on this island. Lots of movies have been made based on the book. I haven't seen the movie but I will watch when I get back to Australia. ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Marseille

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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