A winding staircase

Notre Dame to Moulin Rouge: A Sunday in Paris

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May 28th 2007
Our first night in Paris was spent in a dingy yet charming hotel in the Latin district run by an old couple and their chien. Our room had a lovely view out of the old 19th-century building into the quiet street far below, but it also had an appliance that could be either a bidet or a toilet - we couldn't figure it out in any case, so we decided to try our luck somewhere else the next night. On S ... 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