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I Love Paris in the Springtime...

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June 2nd 2007
A sunny and warm spring day in Paris, does it get any better? We did the grand promenade from Place de la Concorde through the Jardins des Tuilleries to the Louvre. There were lots of people everywhere and all were enjoying the day! We shopped along the Rue de Rivoli on our way to Notre Dame where we visited the crypt but opted out of the long lines into the church. It was too nice outside!! Next ... 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