Part of the base of the Eiffel Tower

Lucerne to Paris

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September 30th 2006
Lucerne to Paris Today we travelled to our last country before heading back to England. We headed through the Jura mountains and into Burgundy (didn't stop for a tasting unfortunately :-( ). Again the scenery was very picturesque and we made it into Paris later that afternoon. We had a fleeting glance of the city as we drove to our hotel and managed to catch a glimpse of Notre Da ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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