Eiffel Tower

Weekend in Paris

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August 31st 2004
Decided to go to Paris with Vix for a weekend of shopping, eating and sightseeing. We arrived in Paris in the early evening and from the airport we cook a coach to central Paris where we then took a taxi to our hotel. It was only around 9pm, so we decided to go out and get something to eat and also walk about Paris for a bit. It was pretty wet when we first arrived in Paris, but when we were walk ... 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