The Arena

Moving South

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May 26th 2010
We left Paris for Avignon on Sunday. TRAVEL TIP: Don't buy your TGV tickets with American Express cards. When we got to Gare Lyon, we went to an automated kiosk to print out our e-tickets (because we booked a couple months ago - tickets are much pricier if you buy in Paris), but soon found that the kiosks cannot process tickets purchased by American Express. We had to stand in a slow-moving lin ... read more

Europe » France » Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur » Avignon

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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