Louvre at night

Paris

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September 24th 2007
We took the TGV train from Lyon to Paris which like the Eurostar trains in Italy you could tell was going really fast! Our train was non stop between Lyon and Paris so it was a very quick trip of around only 2 hours. We arrived into Paris Gare de Lyon which is one of a number of terminus stations in Paris. (There are different terminus stations depending on which direction you want to travel ... 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