Tour St Jacques @ Chapelle

below average tourist activity (an ongoing series!)

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September 8th 2010
Dear Bloggees I am calling this 8 September but it is actually being written after breakfast on 9 September. For a considerable change I actually got out of the Hotel at 11 AM this morning after getting up at 10:30 AM for a shower. I realised that I just had to kick start my day somewhat better than I have not been so far! Although I took breakfast, for seven euros, at the Hotel on the first mo ... 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