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Versailles and Paris at Night

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November 23rd 2014
Geo: 48.8566, 2.35097Today was another day of walking, this time around the Chateau and grounds at Versailles. Our plan was to catch the 8:39 RER C train and get breakfast when we got to Versailles. Well, the ticket machine at the station would only do one ticket at a time and would not take my credit card and there was an elderly couple in front of us so we missed that train and had to wait a ... 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