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Paris

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August 22nd 2012
Hi all. Been a busy couple of days. Did the London Eye our last day in London - fantastic views for miles. Left London on Monday and caught the Eurostar to Paris. Ali managed to get us on the wrong train - we wondered why we were the only ones on the train! Our first stuff up so not too bad! After getting on the right one arrived in Paris 2 hours later. Completely different from London and not ... 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