Outside a primary school in Montmartre

Reads "To the memory of the pupils of this school, deported from 1942 to 1944 because they were born Jewish, innocent victims of the barbaric Nazis and the Vichy government. They were exterminated in the death camps. More than 700 of these children lived in the 18th arrondissement. Never forget them."

Paris in its own words

August 25th 2007
Spent a perfect bank holiday weekend in the tiniest palace in all of Paris. Evenings watching the moon over Sacre Coeur across the roofs of Montmartre, days walking through back streets and main drags of this most beautiful of cities. What can you say about Paris that hasn't already been said? So, here it is in a few of its own words... ... 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

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