Eiffel Tower at night

The city of Love and lights

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August 28th 2008
Can't believe we are in Paris again, after an easy plane ride compared to a 22h bus ride I'm glad we chose to fly. We stayed in the Monmartre district for the first three nights which is home to the Sacre Ceur and the red light district. The night we arrived we walked up to the Sacre Ceur which wasn't as hard as I thought it would be, and was well worth it because the views were amazing. The B ... 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