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The Pavillon de l'Aurore  
   

The Pavillon de l'Aurore

Jean-Baptiste Colbert had the Pavillon de l’Aurore built in the early 1670s. It drew its inspiration from Italian architectural models and the space inside it is set off by a dome with rich allegorical decoration portraying the Dawn, as a symbol of Renewal, painted by Charles Le Brun, after Vaux-le-Vicomte and before the enormous decorations of Versailles.
Odyssey 2017 - Château de Sceaux

June 22nd 2017
The scorching heat wave that has been plaguing Paris continued today, with temperatures soaring into the mid-to-upper 90s. Quite ironic that we're having Florida-like weather during our stay, but as the French say, C'est la vie! Thankfully, the weather forecasts are predicting cooler 80-degree-temps for the next several days, so perhaps the worst is over. Time is now becoming a precious com ... read more
Europe » France » Île-de-France

French Flag 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
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