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Eiffel Tower and Getting lost in the 16eme arr at 3am

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August 14th 2011
For our first full day in Paris, we woke up early to get a head start on being tourists in Paris. The weather looked dreary but that didn’t put too much of a damper on our excitement to see le Tour Eiffel. Our first continental breakfast in Paris consisted of a couple petit pain au chocolat, café and jus d’orange. I think we scared some lady on the metro with the Eiffel Tower came into view ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France

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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