Renaissance Paris Vendome Hotel

Lyon to Paris

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September 1st 2009
Again we enjoyed a wonderful breakfast at the Hilton Lyon before checking out. We wanted to go back to the Halles food market before leaving Lyon and decided since it was in walking distance to the train station that we would drive to the Gare De La Part-Dieu and park the rental car in the return lot and walk to the market, pick up some pain, charcuterie and fromage for lunch and board the train ... 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