The Louvre

The Louvre

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June 6th 2013
Today was another long day. It started with a tour at the Louvre at 9:45 A.M. and then a nice dinner on the Seine. The Louvre is huge museum and there is so much art inside that I didn't get to see it all. But, I did get to see the Mona Lisa (which is smaller than you would think it is). There are 35,000 pieces of work in the Louvre and just not enough time to see it all! The dinner at nigh ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France

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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