Notre Dame

2nd Day in Paris

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May 2nd 2008
Hello all! Today Jeff and I spent our second day in Paris and saw quite a bit. We had our first meal in a cafe (great service and great food), visited the Conciergerie (an old French castle that housed prisoners during the Reign of Terror), climbed the many stairs of Notre Dame to experience the full view of Paris and explored the Pantheon. As we just got back to our hotel and had dinner an hour a ... 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