View of the Pantheon from Our Hotel Room

Arrival in Paris - Day One

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October 2nd 2012
Geo: 48.8566, 2.35097We flew Emirates from Melbourne to Paris, via Dubai. We arrived at around 1.30pm on Tuesday 2^nd October, stopped to purchase two four day Museum Passes at the Tourist Desk at CDG and were then met by the shuttle from Hotel St Louis En L'Isle. We were checked in and in our room by 3.00pm. [P ... read more

Europe » 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