Musée Nissim de Camondo

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September 13th 2012
We made use of the Paris Museum Pass again today – the last day of the two-day pass. We loved the Musée Nissim de Camondo, even though it is quite a bitter-sweet experience. The building was constructed in 1911 with the exterior design inspired by the Petit Trianon at Versailles. It was built by Moïse Camondo expressly to house his collection of 18th century furn ... 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