Hotel Dieu

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.......

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September 7th 2011
Paris, the city of lights, the city of love and one of my favourite places in the world. We were to spend just one night there before joining the "Elodie" for our bike and barge tour to Brugges. During the five hour train trip from Biarritz we spoke of how we would spend the afternoon and night in this wonderful city. Arriving at Montparnesse rail station in the early afternoon we attempted to fin ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-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