Standing at the Grand Trianon

Third times a charm

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December 31st 2006
This was officially my third time to Paris, unofficially my fourth. My first time was before I could remember at two years old, so therefore, I do not count it. I must say that this was above and beyond my previous two trips. After my two visits last year, I left having written Paris off as "not that great". This was very disappointing to me as I had eagerly waited twenty years since my trip whe ... 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