Palace Gardens

One Last Peek at Paris

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January 1st 2008
We left Chennai at roughly 3:15 am on December 30. Such an ungodly hour. Yet the Chennai airport never sleeps and was bustling. No problems getting on our flight even though it was a bit late leaving for Paris. We arrived in Paris at about 10 am local time. We had traded in some of Anant's Hilton Honors points for a free one-night stay right near the airport. After India, it seemed extra lux ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Versailles

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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