Sainte Chapelle

Last day in Paris

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August 10th 2005
Hello! Today was our last day of the Contiki European Magic tour and a big day it was! We started our morning with the Contiki group picture in front of the Eiffel Tower and then Maciek and I were off to the Louvre. There were lots of people already by the time we got there around 10am but managed to make our way through the crowd to see the famous Mona Lisa (which in my opinion is overrated), ... 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