Tom on Pont de la Concorde

Day in Paris - June 13th

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June 13th 2017
This entry by Tom. Today was our day to visit Paris. We strolled out of our hotel at about 9am and our first stop was the small supermarket just around the corner on the main road where we grabbed a bottle of OJ and a small pack of waffles for a quick breakfast. It was a bit of a hike to the nearest RER train station but we got there quickly enough by following a group of school kids who were o ... 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