Second stage of the Eiffel Tower

Paris - B & A's excellent adventures

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September 8th 2010
Today is the last day of our tour. This morning we went on our city tour which showed us all of the sights of the city. First stop was L'Arc de Triomphe. What an experience just driving through the traffic! Our tour guide told us "There's no rules and it seems to work"! Everyone just enters the huge roundabout surrounding the Arc and it's a complete free for all. Our bus had to make it across the ... 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