Musee d'Orsay

Connelles to Paris

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April 18th 2009
First fully wet day for my last drive in France. Negotiated the motorways back to Charles de Gaulle airport, a week of manual driving back to front without too many problems. Hopefully I'll be able to convert back again when I get home. Caught the train in from the airport to Paris, our hotel is near Saint-Michel train stop, on the direct line. Very conveniently located midway between Notre-Dam ... read more

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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