Paris in the Autumn

Paris

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November 11th 2007
From Lisbon we flew to Paris, the final destination of the European part of our trip. Paris is a great city, and probably our favorite city in Europe. It is big and has plenty to do and see, but it also very picturesque, and seems much more relaxed than other big cities. It is also very clean in comparison to other cities in Europe. We had booked an apartment in quite a good location, near the For ... 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