Liberty

A less than full size of the iconic statue given by the French to the United States in the 1880s. Much is made of the friendship between these two republics when most of Europe was still monarchies.

Paris - Part 2

April 21st 2019
After two days of long walks, we decided to try something a little different: the D’Orsay Museum. We got a bit of a late start so, by the time we had walked to the D’Orsay, the lineup to get in was very long. Hmmmmm. Maybe we should come back the next day and make a point of being there before the opening bell. Good idea. But what shall we do instead? How about going to the Louvre? Hmmmmm. The ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France

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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