Leonardo De Vinci's Tomb

Je Suis Ballooning!

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September 21st 2012
Saturday, 8thSeptember Our friend, Ian Binks drives us to Luton Station to enable us to catch a train to London and connect with the 8.50am Eurostar to Paris. It's a breeze and Eurostar is in Paris at 12.15, then the Metro to a station around the corner from our hotel in the 11th arrondissement. The hotel is close the Bastille and we quickly settle in, walk around the ... read more

Europe » France » Pays-de-la-Loire

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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