Street stalls in Paris

Day 7

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May 25th 2015
Heading to Paris we had pre booked a car to the train station. Couldn't trust the tube as it was a public holiday and there was a push bike race on, closing a lot of roads down. Arrived at the station early (as that's how we roll),to be greeted by a few scammers between the 100 metres it took from the car into the terminal. The train trip itself was its own fantastic experience, very comfort ... 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