The Louvre

Museums and Le Coude Fou

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September 12th 2012
It was great to wander down to the local shops (literally one minute's walk away) again this morning for supplies. For us, a big part of the enjoyment of Paris is getting to do this - it's so different from our normal life. Today we started using our 2-day Paris Museum Card. This card gives unrestricted access (often via a special entrance that avoids the queues) to over 60 museums/monu ... 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