Eiffel Tower

Day 9 - London to Paris

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August 14th 2009
The train to Paris was uneventful, 20 minutes through the Channel Tunnel and we arrived in France travelling through wheat and corn fields with small villages dotted around. On arrival in Paris we were tole the Gran De Nord train station was worth looking at, but I didn’t see why. Maybe coming off the train we were in the wrong part. My first experience of Paris is that of a grubby city, ... 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