Paris 267

Paris

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April 15th 2011
Onwards to the Continent! On day 1 of the trip, I woke up super early to meet my fellow tour members downstairs for breakfast. We then boarded a bus to Dover where we said goodbye to the famous white cliffs and sailed across the channel to Calais, France where we took another bus to Paris. It was pretty exhausting but we were rewarded that evening with a delicious inclusive dinner at which I tried ... 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