The Conciergerie and Paris' Oldest Clock

Paris' first clock is on the wall of the Conciergerie and was built in 1370. The Conciergerie was Paris' oldest prison and this is where Marie-Antoinette and other leaders were incarcerated before their execution.

Christmas in Paris

December 26th 2005
I have all my pictures on my computer now...that's three nights of my life I'll never get back. So far, I've only got pictures on for the time I spent in Paris, but I'm working on the rest. Mx Paris was nice for Christmas. Even my McDonald's McChicken meal was nice. Suffice it to say that not a whole lot was actually open. :-) I tried a whole lot to find a brasserie or patisserie or bou ... 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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