The Moulin Rouge

Paris

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July 30th 2007
Monday morning, and we were back on the bus for our final, and longest, leg of the Busabout tour, from Munich to Paris. We arrived in Paris after dark, at around 9:30pm, in the not-so-classy area of Montmartre - fortunately our hotel was only a couple of minutes walk from the bus stop, with a grocery store also nearby to pick up some supplies for dinner. On our first morning in Paris we spent 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