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Day 26-27 - Paris

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May 22nd 2016
I didn't blog yesterday as it was mainly just a travel day. We landed safely in France in the afternoon yesterday and then caught two trains to the Arc De Triumph which is near where we are staying. We then caught a cab to our hotel which was actually only a few streets away, but we didn't have google maps so we got in the cab and it took us around the giant scary roundabout surrounding the Arc De ... 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