Notre Dame

Day 18 - Paris, France

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September 2nd 2008
Activities Notre Dame Musee d'Orsay Galleria Lafayette (Department Store) Highlight(s) * Crepes - can't believe we were in Paris 36 hours before having crepes * Musee d'Orsay with Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, et al all in one place * Old bookshops and antique stores in the Latin Quarter * Joc was almost hyperventilating at the quality ... 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