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Ornate altar at Napoleon's Tomb  
   

Ornate altar at Napoleon's Tomb

A walk through and around our Paris neighborhood

October 5th 2013
Geo: 48.8566, 2.35097Bonjour!Today was a day to unwind, catch our breath, get over a slight wobble from last night's sumptuous meal and full bottle of Bordeaux, and get ready for tomorrow's trip to Avignon, Provence in southern France, three hours by high speed train from here.We took a long walk out of the Rue Cler neighborhood in which we've been staying, all the while keeping ... read more
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French Flag 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
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