Neighborhoods of the Bastille

A good weekend

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November 16th 2008
This weekend has been a little bit of everything. Thursday after class, Devon and Brad and I went to the Marais to find a little American grocery store called Thanksgiving. Devon is making Thanksgiving dinner and wanted to find cranberries. It was so bizarre to see Karo corn syrup and Fluff after months surrounded by european products. We stopped by our favorite bakery in that neighborhood as well ... 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