A Country Chateau

Paris - Day 5 - Palace of Versailles Gardens

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June 23rd 2011
Geo: 48.8567, 2.35099After visiting the palace we headed down to the bottom of the gardens to Marie Antoinette's Petite Trianon (her personal retreat). We continued further down the estate to explore a little village Marie had built to recreate a typical country village. The gardens are kept in immaculate condition and are literally hundreds of hectares in size. Just as amazing outside the p ... 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