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French Revolution

Two Tales of a Revolution

November 8, 2015 Leave a Comment

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“Off With their Heads”. …a phrase that comes to mind when talking about the French revolution. We knew a little about this time period, but our knowledge was rather limited and impressionistic. What better way, short of reading a book, to learn about the French revolution than to take a walking tour of the Paris […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Europe, Featured-City, France, Paris, Travel Tagged With: context tours, French Revolution, paris walks, Porcope Cafe

Versailles: A Nine-Hour Education on the Public and Private Affairs of Europe’s Largest Palace

September 19, 2015 Leave a Comment

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We visited Versailles eons ago (actually only 35 years ago) on one of our earlier trips to Paris. Although we remember a few of the highlights of this magnificent place (especially the King’s sumptuous public chambers, the Hall of Mirrors and the symmetrically-designed French gardens) we felt it was time for a return visit. And, […]

Filed Under: Activities, Destinations, Dining, Europe, Featured-City, France, Paris, Travel, Versailles Tagged With: French Revolution, Louis XIV, Louis XV, Louis XVI, Madame duBarry, Marie Antoinette, Versailles