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Recap of Paris

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August 13th 2013
Well I will do a little recapping. We left home less an a week ago yet it feels like we have been gone for ages. While we were in Paris we met up with our niece and nephew and a day before that we did a tour past the district in which their hotel was located. Being budget travellers the area was "interesting". We took a photo (see attached) to show their mum! I got their permission to be cheeky. ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Saint-Germain-en-Laye

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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