Basilica of the Sacred Heart

Week 32 - Paris p2 and London Freewheel

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September 24th 2007
Monday 17th September Up at 8.30 and over to Mum's by 10.30, we caught the Metro out to Mont Martre, the highest point of the city and the nearest stop to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Not content with merely walking up the steps to get to the top, we decided to do it in style and hop in the funicular (which is like a elevator on tracks that goes up on a 45° angle). As it was overloaded wit ... 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