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Aix to Marseille to Nice

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June 16th 2013
The two and a half hour train ride to Aix en Provence was uneventful and we arrived at the TGV station just after 10am. It was 14 km from the town centre but luckily there was a bus that took us to the central bus station in town. From there it would have been a 12 minute walk to the Hotel du Globe - if we hadn't stopped for coffee and pastry. Getting to the hotel, the girl at the registratio ... read more

Europe » France

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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