Mont Saint-Michel

Paris and Beyond

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July 14th 2008
We were pretty thrilled as we boarded the train on the morning of June 24th. We were on our way, taking a super-fast three hour train ride to Paris, to experience a city of lights, history, art and some more of the great French culture and cuisine that we had already been soaking up. We could feel the excitement building as we tried to imagine Paris, comparing many of the stereotypes, both positiv ... 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