Catacombs

Shedding light on the City of Light

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July 15th 2005
The plan of action was running as smooth as silk - 5 nights in London, and 5 nights in Paris, and with the London leg of our journey already completed, the Parisian episode felt like it was destined to have coined such phrases as 'onwards and upwards', and 'the sky's the limit'. This was the second trip to the city of great architecture, countless restaurants of note, and the undeniable sense of f ... 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