The view of the river

Wee wee Paris

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June 11th 2008
Bonjour The city of light... and its amazing. After a delayed plane in Ireland we made it to our hostel just before the subway closed, and slept beautifully. Our first day was spent walking across town along the Seine River. We started at the Bastile and ended at the Eiffel Tower. Our first major stop was Notre Dame. It was a lot bigger than we had imagined and magnificent. The whole area ... 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