View of Eiffel Tower

A little less touring

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September 7th 2009
Since my train wouldn’t leave until later this afternoon, I had some additional time to tour Paris. I set out with my small pack for overnight and went to the former site of the Bastille, which is no longer there. After that, I went to the nearby Place des Voges, a courtyard surrounded by large French homes. Next was a walk around the Latin Quarter, home of a number of Paris’s universities. O ... 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