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At night, its lit up in blue and has twelve gold stars to celebrate France's presidency of the European Union.
Enchanté, Paris! Au revoir

October 31st 2008
How was Paris? Amazing, astonishing, astounding, wonderful, fabulous, fantastic, remarkable, sensational! I have learned that in 1989, everything in Paris that was originally constructed with gold, was re-gold-leafed (if that is a word?). Now, everywhere you look in Paris, it gleams of gold or at least has very fine gold detail. ... read more
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French Flag 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
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