Hotel de Ville

Alex Squared Reunited!

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August 22nd 2007
I'm a little too tired to write much today, but I thought I'd at least throw up some pictures. Today we had our first full day of class, with a lecture on France from 1789-1814 and then we learned about what we're actually doing work wise over the next 4.5 weeks... so much work! After the classes, we took a trip to the Hotel de Ville, where the City of Paris's administration is housed. I have ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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