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Chateau Chambord in the Loire Valley

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May 31st 2015
I saw another chateau today - and, just to warn you, I plan to see at least two more before I leave France. This one is Chambord in the Loire Valley. The Loire is famous for its chateaux and it is a part of a France I have never visited before. This particular chateau is huge and was started under the reign of King Francis I. He died before it was completed, but his son, Henri II, and others conti ... read more

Europe » France

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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