Formal Gardens in Palace Surrounds

Then Let Them Eat Brioche

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July 14th 2013
Geo: 48.8023, 2.12982 Today we visited the Palace of Versailles, which is located some 20 kilometres southwest of Paris. The earliest mention of the name of Versailles is in a document dated 1038, relating to the village of Versailles. The court of Versailles was the centre of political power in France from 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris, until the Royal Family was forced to return to ... 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