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Beyond Our Borders: France

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Color map of France. English Channel is northwest, Atlantic Ocean is southwest, and Mediterranean Sea is southeast. Caption. Linking the cool Atlantic with the warm Mediterranean.

Visit key regions of this major wine-producing country, reviewing historical and cultural events associated with each. Touches on the French Revolution and the D-Day invasion of 1944. Focuses on Paris, its history and unique attractions, such as Versailles, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Notre Dame. Visits other magnificent cathedrals of France.

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    Leatta W. (Neosho, MO)
    April 16th, 2015 at 09:47 AM

    A very complete and quick tour of the regions of France. Excellent descriptive words are used in the regular narration.

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