Quick glimpse of the Palace of Versailles

Quick trip into Versailles

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August 12th 2016
Geo: 48.8667, 2.09336Today we began to get to know our new surroundings. We took our exchange hosts' Jauguar into Le aches nay, a suburb of Versailles. We went to an upscale shopping mall to do some errands, and have a quick lunch. Then we drove into Versailles centre, to get some information from the tourism office. On our way home we drove through the little village of Marly-Le-Roi. W ... 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