Closer up

Bonjour

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September 15th 2006
After a largely sleepless night and an alarm blaring at 2.45am our much anticipated trip to France was under way. We waited over half an hour on a cold Dublin street for an airport bus that never showed before giving in and getting a taxi out to the airport. We arrived about 8.30am in Nantes to be greeted by Brad and some horrible weather. We were chauffeured to Brad’s partner’s (Sophie) pare ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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