Jeff at the Louvre

Final Days in Paris

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May 4th 2008
Bonjour! This is the end of our stay in Paris 😞 We had a great time! Yesterday we saw Montmartre (the northern suburb of Paris that houses the Moulin Rouge and the Sacre Couer). It was a beautiful little town, with cobblestone paths and old buildings, but it seemed to be a huge tourist attraction (based on how packed the streets were), which was kind of annoying. It would be nice to c ... 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