The Arc de Triumph

A Weekend in Paris

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May 27th 2006
After I left Ireland, I headed back to Germany for a day. I had about 4 hours to spare from the time I landed in Frankfurt and the time I had to leave for my overnight train to Paris. Frankfurt is now known for its business and banking districts, however skyscrapers didn’t really interest me much so I ended up taking the tram down to the historic part of Frankfurt on the Main River. The histo ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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