Paris roofscape from my room

An Afternoon in Paris--Part 1

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September 13th 2009
A Hotel Down a Passage Touched down at Charles de Gaulle airport late this morning and got myself into the city by the Roissy Bus. My lodgings—in the Hotel Chopin—are in the lower portion of the 9th district, only a kilometer or so from the Opera Garnier where the bus drops its passengers before heading back to the airport. Hotel Chopin is a budget accommodation, but it suits me ... read more

Europe » France » Upper Normandy » Giverny

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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