Eurorail Trip Day 4 Photo 1

Eurorail Trip Day 4

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July 9th 2009
Today we were up and ready to start things off with a bang, bright and early in the breakfast room and got our butts into gear to see some sights... We started with the Arc de Triomphe, which is is a monument honouring all the men that fought for France especially in the Nopaleonic wars, there is also a tomb of an unamed soldier there. It is really huge and pretty busy, It is in the middle of ... read more

Europe » France

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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