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Day 3 in Paris

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May 21st 2012
We had a great day at Versailles, we did a lot of walking. We were out for over 9 hours. The tour went for 7 and then we came back into Paris and checked out the Eiffel tower. The tour of Versailles was really good, our guide was a young American guy. He was quite funny and very good. He told us all about the history and we heard quite a few stories about the goings on.......there was a lot of ... 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