Cliffs over the Sea

Bienvenue a Nantes

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September 18th 2006
So much has happened in only 12 days. I arrived here in Nantes on Sept 6, and I just started classes today. My flight went well, and I met up with other Nantes students at the trainstation at Charles de Gualle airport. To get to Nantes, we took the TGV (high-speed train). When we arrived at the Nantes train station, no one was there to meet us (as promised in our trip guide), so, with the help ... read more

Europe » France

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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