We spent a full week in Paris, visiting many of the well-known sights, and took several day-trips outside of the city to places such as Ch??teau de Versailles, Ch??teau de Fontainebleau, ... read more Europe ?? France ?? ??le-de-France ?? Paris 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.