The conciergerie

This is the Staff dining hall of the first castle of the French Monarchy. Later, during the revolution, it housed all those unlucky enough to be captured for treason, while awaiting their death by guiltine(sp)

Off to Paris

January 18th 2006
YeaH, so for Chirstmas break I was able to hope a short flight to Paris and spend a few days toursiting around the city till Christmas eve when I met up with Elodie. SO this is the story. I arrived after a lovely short flight into Charles De gaulle Airport. And took the Metro straight to Montmartre where I would stay in a hostel for the next few days. I had heard about a free christ ... 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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