The dress code

J'aime Paris

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August 28th 2012
One thing we have learnt from travelling is that whatever plans you make you need to be prepared for change. It has been a rare day that the schedule has run as expected. Having said that it has been good to have some idea of what we might achieve each day. Today the plan was good but not what happened at all. Free bike hire and long queues had a lot to do with upsetting the order. The day star ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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