one of the roofs in the Louvre

The Louvre and Versailles

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June 5th 2008
today we braved the guided tours... no we weren't on them, but gosh were we ever surrounded by them!!! That and school excursions! :S First off we had breakfast at Paul's after just about everyone mum knows said we should breakfast there! It is just on the corner near our hotel, so that was nice and convenient too! It was super yum and my hot choc was like liquid chocolate... so that when you ... 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