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Disneyland

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August 31st 2008
We arrived at our hotel (Newport Bay) around lunchtime, checked in, found the room and headed to the park and Fantasy Land for the afternoon. The hotel was straight from the US. Even the ice machines in the corridors. We weren’t in France at all, apart from the accented English being spoken. To get to fantasyland, much to Jays excitement, we had to get on a bus, and here was a few tears when t ... 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