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Bikes! The Best Way to See Paris.

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July 10th 2011
What a way to see Paris with kids! This morning dawned a bit grey, but warm. The rain had disappeared, and the view from our balcony down the Rue St Honore was an exciting invitation to get out and explore. We met the Mathews gang (Who had come in on the train from their campsite in Versailles) at the Bikeabout Tours headquarters in the carpark of the Hotel de Ville, and headed off on our long awa ... 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