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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]
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] Blog: Reims update
Date: August 15th 2005
This is a true story: My hostel in Reims was, I'm sad to say, of lesser quality than the Champagne. In fact, it was more of a hospital than a hostel: there was no rousing party scene like in Paris, just hall after hall of nondescript, cheap, uncomfortable maladorous rooms. However, I was pleased to see when I approached the desk a price of €11.60 which probably can't be bested in all of Fra ... read more
Date: August 15th 2005
This is a true story: My hostel in Reims was, I'm sad to say, of lesser quality than the Champagne. In fact, it was more of a hospital than a hostel: there was no rousing party scene like in Paris, just hall after hall of nondescript, cheap, uncomfortable maladorous rooms. However, I was pleased to see when I approached the desk a price of €11.60 which probably can't be bested in all of Fra ... read more
