me at the Eiffel Tower

First Stop Paris

---

May 28th 2008
Paris/Annecy Day One: After a seven and a half hour flight, our plane actually got to the Paris airport thirty minutes ahead of schedule, around 11:00 am. We all loaded onto the bus and headed to the hotel only to find when we got there that our rooms were not ready for us. So, our group leaders took us around the area and showed us where the nearest metro stop was ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

---

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