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| France Great food and wine are just some of what France has in store. Prior to 1930, the Eiffel Tower stood as the tallest structure in the world and is the icon of Paris. Housing some of the most spectacular works of art is the Louvre with over 35,000 pieces. For more culture visit the Palace of Versailles but for outdoor activities, every July the Tour de France runs through the country. |
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|  TGV Train Breaks Rail Speed Record One fast train. In France recently the TGV ("Train à Grande Vitesse") which is French for "high-speed train" hit 574.8 km/hour (357 mph) in a test run, breaking the world record for speed. During commuter trips the train tops out at about 200 mph but as you can see given a long enough straightaway the thing can dig down and find a second gear. Here's a video of the record-setting test run. It's pretty impressive. And here's an English recount from the only British journalist aboard the train which gives a nice picture of what it's like. When are these things going to get to America??? |
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