Vezelay countryside

Vezelay and a few more days in Paris

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May 25th 2007
I took the train towards Vezelay about two hours south of Paris in the Burgundy region of France. The train station is 10km away from the town, but I was luckily able to catch a ride with some nice people from the train. The guidebook had said that taxis would be available, but the were absolutely no services in or around the train station. So lucky I got the ride. Although the walk would have be ... read more

Europe » France

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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