Notre Dame

A Sunny Day in Paris...

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November 6th 2012
Our day started early with breakfast in the hotel, and then off to the metro to get out to Versailles when it opened. It's about an hour from the hotel on the train, so it was a good sight seeing journey in a double decker railcar. The sky was blue and no sign of clouds so we had some good luck with the photos today. Once the train arrived at Versailles, we walked the five minutes from the gar ... 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