Champs Elysees

Paris

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November 9th 2017
Thirty-one hours after leaving home saw us finally arrive at Hotel La Tamise in Paris. Deciding to stay up until evening to try to adjust our body clocks we possibly got a little carried away as we saw much more in our first day than we had originally planned. Although we were too early to check into our room we were pleased to be offered coffee and croissants before we headed out for a walk. W ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-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