Palais Luxemburg and a bit of the Garden

A Few Days in Paris

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October 19th 2008
Hello all, My camera and I have buried the hatchet. Here are some pictures from the few days I spent in Paris before heading down to Angouleme. Not much text here, I was relatively jet-lagged so much of it was a blur. I did see the Luxemburg Gardens for the first time, and it was an absolutely beautiful fall day, quintessentially Parisian. Also went to the Louvre and happened into a few rooms 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