Amiens's Cathedreal

Christmas markets in Amiens and Arras

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December 1st 2011
Day trip to Amiens On Saturday, November 26th, my colleague John and I decided to travel to Amiens for the day and shop around in their Christmas markets (starting that weekend, they are on until Christmas). We took the short train trip and got into town around 9h30, an hour too early for the markets. We decided to walk through the town, get a feel for the size of it (it's much ... 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