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Reims - 13-15 July

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July 15th 2007
DAY 1 - To get to Reims, (pronounced like "Rance"), from Antwerp take train to Bruges, change trains and take to Paris (North Station). Take metro to Paris East Station. Take train to Reims. Very impressed with myself to make all these connections on time. Cathedral Notre Dame with rose window - offered a free "spectacle" on Fri/Sat nights. This turned out to be a screening of the history o ... 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