Catacombs 1

Sleep In!

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September 6th 2007
Bonjour, je’mapelle Izzy…but you already know that. Today was our first day off after the big tour. Time to kick back and enjoy Paris. We didn’t really have a lot planned for today, except for a quick trip to the Catacombs and a visit to the tourist office to see what else was on offer. The catacombs are quite a well kept secret of Paris - we only heard about them through the internet, and ... 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