Square du Vert Galant

Days 27-30 - Notre-Dame, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées

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August 30th 2013
I am posting 87 photos with today's blog entry so be sure to continue scrolling on down after the writing ends to see all of them. We are staying in the beautiful Passy neighbourhood, across the Seine river and east of the Eiffel Tower. We never seem to tire of wandering our nearby narrow streets and cobblestone lanes and exploring the small shops around us. It seems that there are few straig ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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