Paris-from the eifel tower

Big P´s European Adventure-Chapter 15-Paris

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May 26th 2008
Well, my arrival in Paris was much appreciated after being in a sleeping car for about 13 hours from Madrid. What to do with 24 hours in Paris?? I never really wanted to come to Paris, but had to catch my flight home from here so i decided to get there a day early to explore. Not needing a room for just a day, i checked my luggage at the train station lockers (which cost just as much as my hoste ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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