Arc de Triomphe

Seeing Paris from a Double Decker Bus

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September 4th 2013
After having unhappy feet all day yesterday, and not sleeping much last night due to the nap I took in the afternoon, I decided to take the lazy way today. I walked to the Notre Dame area and got on L'Open Bus. It's a hop-on-hop-off bus that has 4 different routes and takes you all around the different areas of the city. There was a decent narration explaining things as we drove along. It ... 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