Window Display at Galeries Lafayettes

Paris Day 2: Shopping Excursion in Paris

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December 24th 2007
We took the train de banlieue with Axel and Laurie to go into town, split up for our own sanity, and do some shopping and sightseeing. We are back at a reasonable hour though since it is Christmas Eve and we open presents this evening, travel to visit the grandparents in Normandy tomorrow. Paris at X-Mas Time I am impressed at how many shops are open in Paris, so accustomed to summ ... 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