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Chamonix

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December 9th 2014
Chamonix - I had heard so much about it and just had to see for myself what people were saying. After an early morning start and catching the train to St Gervais and then onto Chamonix, it was close to 2 hours, but 2 hours very much worth it. Oh my goodness, just hopping of the train, the scenery was breathtaking, and of course it being the start of winter you can only imagine the cold in th ... read more

Europe » France » Rhône-Alpes » Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

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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