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Museum D'Orsay and Les Invalides

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January 4th 2009
So, like every first Sunday of the month, I headed out to a museum - I love free museum day, hehe. I decided that I would finally go to Museum D’Orsay because I keep talking about it and never do it. It was really nice. It was a good mix of sculptures and paintings and not as overwhelming as the Louvre. I arrived a little after ten and the line up to get in was just over ½ an hour long. On ... 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