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Fairytales or History?

Once a war-torn country, now considered one of the most romantic and beautiful countries in the world ; France is a country with a vast history, there is much to do and to see. Considered to be the most visited country in the world, France has statistically been the biggest tourist destination. With more than 3,900 museums (WordPress), the country is full of history and has many one of a kind exhibits. The country is known for its many chateau, which are castle-like structures that can be anything from a large mansion to royal palaces. Most of the history of the country can be related to the thousands of these mystifying chateaus. These chateaus have lived through the history of France, from the medieval and renaissance times, to modern day France. Chateau are an excellent way to experience French culture and history hands-on. If you're looking for a trip into the history book of the majestic castles, then France is the place that you should consider visiting.

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