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Bonjour Paris! 7/09/09

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August 29th 2009
Monday 7 September We were up early for a final breakfast in London and then had to hurry as our transfer was already waiting. They spent a long time shoving all our suitcases into the one car and we pulled out before realising, this was the wrong transfer. So bags back out, and into the right, much bigger van.  We arrived at St Pancras with a lot of time to spare. Jules met us for a coffee an ... 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