The July Column

Trying Not to be Tourists in Paris

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June 10th 2006
Part XIV We were on our own in Paris, but we had our map, guidebook and Linda - we were all right. The first thing we did was go down to the metro and buy a carnet - a book of ten tickets, which can be used on the metro or the buses and works out much cheaper. Took the metro to the Place de la Bastille where we were booked to go on our canal trip. In the centre of the square is the 52m (17 ... 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