Basilica of Notre Dame

Lyon day#10

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July 13th 2012
The cruise is coming to a close and we have truly enjoyed every single day. We met and hung out with a really great couple and will share contact with them. Today we are in Lyon, it is the 3rd largest city in France according to our tour guide after Paris and Marseilles. We went with the cruise motor coach city tour in the a.m. We generally avoid these types of tours but they will drop us off i ... 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