Waiting to Climb

Episode Twelve: In which our heroine falls in love with Paris

---

December 18th 2005
Including her adventures Watching Swan Lake at the Opera Climbing the Eiffel Tower Seeing the Mona Lisa Looking for the hunchback of Notre Dame Wandering the streets of Paris for hours & attending a wine and cheese party ... among others After my amazing day wandering through Montmartre, I jumped back on the Metro and headed to Bastille station to meet Armelle after work. I arrived a li ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

---

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