Leaving our berth alongside 'Pilar Too' on a rainy morning...

PARIS!! Part 2 of 3...

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September 6th 2010
We spent 4 nights in total moored alongside Adrien and Benedicte and were out from 10 - midnight every day to avoid the motion of the dreaded ‘Bat-oh-moosh’. We cycled off the map of Paris kindly given to me by Liz and John, in every direction and explored every foot of the town. We had a memorable Sunday in the pouring rain, visiting the creepy La Conciergerie where Marie Antoinette, Louis 16 ... read more

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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