Lyon from our hostel

It's nice in Nice

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October 11th 2005
We spent two days in Lyon which was mainly spent walking around the shopping areas and fresh food markets. Unfortunately one of our two days was a Sunday, on Sundays everything in France closes, so we really only spent one day there. Yesterday we got the train to Nice which ws a journey in itself! The 4 hr trip took 6 and a half hours because the train had a fault and as we are in the south of fra ... read more

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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