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Flea markets

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May 27th 2009
I do like Parisians, they have overwhelmingly been polite and helpful, they don't push and shove, they endeavour to speak to me in English once the realise my few French phrases are all I have got, and they apologise when they haven't got what we are looking for. It is all rather charming. We went to a flea market and the wondeful food market next door this morning. There were many things we like ... 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