Gare du Nord

Day 5 Paris – Train To Brugge

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December 6th 2013
I leaned out the window of my hotel room to take a last photo of the Eiffel Tower. I then headed to Gare du Nord, and got there super early. This meant I had a lot of time to wait for my train, so I wandered around the area. I checked the platform of my train, then found the platform and my carriage. I took a Thalys train to Brussels Midi. I settled into my seat and enjoyed the view out t ... 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