Arc de Triomphe

Hitting the Busy Paris Tourist Circuit

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August 14th 2011
Now that we’re in Paris, it's time to get out there and do the tourist thing. We walked to our nearest station to get the train into Paris, which is in La Défense, which is effectively the Paris equivalent of Canary Wharf. With it being a Sunday, the whole area was relatively quiet. We had a look at the very impressive modern arch and then found the station. Once we eventually managed to w ... read more

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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