Good advice. 8.15am wasn't a minute too soon!

Chateaux, Gateaux, Cadeaux

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July 8th 2015
I know Marie Antoinette is falsely rumoured to have said "Let them eat cake", but it has become a joke, our pattern of visiting French national monuments and museums. A bit of culture, a choux pastry concoction and a visit to the gift shop is all it takes to make us happy! We were doubled up with laughter today when we realised our modus operandi rhymed - Chateaux, Gateaux, Cadeaux! I think our ex ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-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