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70 some drinking fountains placed during 1870's to provide drinking water to the destitute of Paris. Sir Wallace didn't think the poor should have to pay for water and collaborated with sculptor Charles-Auguste Lebourg to design these lovely ladies

Paris 6th arrondissement

May 7th 2008
view of south west Paris from La Tour Montparnasse Paris in the spring The photo above is taken from atop the Montparnasse Tower, in the area of the 6th arrondissement. You can take the elevator up to the 56th floor, where there is a spacious observation area, cafe, gift shop, film about the tower, and plenty of windows for viewing the city. With each arrondissement, is a dif ... 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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