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A few days in Paris & short trip to Laval

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October 10th 2013
This was the start of my 7 week stay in France and the beginning of the end of my 22 month trip. I took the train that connects London and Paris and arrived at the "Gare du Nord" at around 1pm, after the train was one hour late late due to railway works. First "culture shock": it wasn't my first time in France, but I had really gotten used to speaking everywhere in English, so when ... 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