top of Eiffel tower from our balcony

Aahh, Paris

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August 28th 2011
Sunday 28th August, 2011 Paris, France Our hotel balcony near the Place d’Italie looks out over the city skyline, and if I stand at the very edge, and look to the Right, I can see the top half of the Eiffel Tower. As all good tourists in Paris, we went to see it up close yesterday. Us and thousands of others. This was after our visit to the Musee d’Orsay, (8 euros)which has a fantastic colle ... 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