Luxemburg Park

Paris

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July 14th 2009
Bienvenue a Paris! Today was a busy day in Paris. After a noisy night at Hotel Clarisse (kids firing fireworks till 1 am) and putting away our stuff in lockers, we went to have lunch in Luxemburg park. It was a really sunny day and the park was nice and green. Then we went to Notre Dame. It was pretty warm outside and the fact that it was on an island was romantic. But on the inside it wasn't as 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