Arc de Triomphe

Champs-Ely--what? March 5 - part 2

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March 5th 2008
Continued from previous blog... So I titled this blog "Champs-Ely-what?" because for the life of me, I can not seem to say "Champs-Elysees" I always seem to butcher it and it sounds more like "Champs-Elyzays." Plus since we walked the entire Champs-Elysees, I figured this seemed like an appropriate title. Ok, so I had to break up today into two separate blogs. There's just too many pictures ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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