Paris

Day 3 Paris - Heading to Versailles

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December 4th 2013
I left left hotel quite early (jet lag was still a problem....) and walked through the early morning streets where the shops were accepting their goods for the day (including an amazing amount of fresh flowers!). I walked along Rue Chevert and then past Hotel des Invalides and to the RER station, where I jumped on a train to Versailles. ... read more

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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