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CHAPTER I.
LONDON TO PARIS.
Departure from London—A French Steam-vessel—Unfavourable
Weather—Arrival at Havre—Difficulties at the
Custom-house—Description of Havre—Embarkation on the Steamer for
Rouen—Appearance of the Country—Inclemency of the Weather—Arrival
at Rouen—Description of Rouen—Departure by the Boat for
Paris—Scenes and Traditions on the Banks of the Seine—Journey by the
Railroad to Paris—The Douaniers—Observations on the Journey up the
Seine
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CHAPTER II.
PARIS TO MARSEILLES.
Description of Paris—Departure by the Diligence—The Country—The
Vineyards—Hotels and fare—Arrival at Lyons—Description of
the City—Departure in the Steam-boat for Arles—Descent of the
Rhône—Beauty and Variety of the Scenery—Confusion on disembarking at
Beaucaire—A Passenger Drowned—Arrival at Arles—Description of the
Town—Embarkation in the Steamer for Marseilles—Entrance into the
Mediterranean—Picturesque Approach to Marseilles—Arrival in the
Harbour—Description of Marseilles—Observations upon the Journey
through France by Ladies
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