The Dirty in Paris Chronicles Pt 3 "Hotel Lorraine and New Year's Eve"
January 8th 2010 Hotel Lorraine was much nicer than 3 Ducks (not that it was difficult to be better than the 3 Ducks). We actually got sheets and our own shower. It wasn't the nicest building but we felt much better. They even gave us complimentary soaps (with a price of course). Hotel Lorraine was also right next to the train station Laura and I would be leaving from. It made our 7am departure time a little less
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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 
