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FRANCE AT IT'S FINEST!

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June 11th 2014
FRANCE AT IT'S FINEST (by now we were really getting the hang of paris, so getting around really wasn't an issue!) DAY TEN: Being the second day in France we began to get pretty good at using the metro system, and with the morning starting with sunshine our day was looking up. The weather forecasted was 26 degrees, but with the day before being forecasted ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-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