Metro station in Montmartre

Paris

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January 19th 2008
Highlights of Paris A few weeks ago mum and dad told us that we are going to Paris over a weekend. Mum and dad sometimes travel to foreign countries for only two days, Saturday and Sunday. They say that a weekend is all the time they can take off from work. We think that is a pity because we want to travel much longer. We think our jobs must be much better than their jobs. Our job is ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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