Gargoyle - Notre Dame

Parlez-vous anglais?

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July 21st 2008
I arrived in Paris this morning. My flight was good and I managed to get a little sleep on the plane. There seemed to be a lot of stairs between the airport and our hotel. I was really glad to drop off my pack. I first went to the Eiffel Tower but did not go up it. There were a million other people who were ahead of me in line. I took a boat tour down the Seine and ended up at Notre Dame. I ... 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