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November 2nd - 5th

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November 9th 2013
Paris is such a large city with so many things to do that you never feel you have enough time. We recovered Jacob in the morning and then took things slow. In the afternoon, we went for a walk in the Bois de Vinciennes. This humongous park is 5 min. away from the apartment, has three good sized lake/ponds, the zoo, the horse race track, the pony club and kms of trails through untamed woods. It' ... 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