The Museum d'Orsay

Paris at Christmas

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December 29th 2005
French Wine, New York Crowds and Minnesota Weather The steel wheels are screaming against the cold rails propelling the Eurostar at over 100mph as it streaks across northern France on its 2.5 hour journey to London. Inside the train we hear very little of the noise. The ride is smooth. The scenery is much like that of our Midwest. Soon, we’ll be slipping under the Atlantic in the t ... 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