pont Solferino

Promenade a Paris

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October 4th 2005
So it turns out that since France is so fabulously supportive of the arts, the first Sunday of every month almost all museums are open to the public for no entrance fee. So this past Sunday, after a fabulous meal at the restaurant Parc aux Cerfs thanks to the program, I decided to go to the Musee Orsay with a couple of friends. On the way we passed a fabulous street band playing "jazz traditonne ... 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