Cafe by the Seine

Three days in Paris

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August 12th 2013
A whirlwind 3 days in Paris but we packed in a lot in that short time. We had a 2 day pass on the open top touring buses and there were four routes that took us all over Paris. We managed to fit in the longest tour covering the main attraction on the first afternoon after arriving at 6 in the morning. We were very proud of ourselves for managing to stay awake and get organised to do that. The n ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Saint-Germain-en-Laye

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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