I saw the Seine, so it must be PARIS!!! Photo 4

I saw the Seine, so it must be PARIS!!!

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May 1st 2011
First impression of the French countryside was that is looked fairly similar to Ireland, until we got into Paris. I enjoyed the architecture, as it was quite different than that of Dublin. Not necessarily better, just different. Our first item of business was to activate our Eurail passes, which on paper sounded like a piece of cake. However, this would prove to be a difficult task, as nobody in F ... 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