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Paris

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May 24th 2009
The last destination. How crazy it has already come. We had a two hour train ride from Luxembourg to Paris. It flew by, I just read and when I finished my book we were quickly approaching the train station. We got into Paris Est and then had to get our way to our hotel on Metro line 13. The first train ride did not seem too bad because we had elevators and flat ground to roll around our luggage. O ... 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