Food or Grog?

Day 19 - Paris, France

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September 3rd 2008
Activities Royal Palais Arc de Triomphe Musee Picasso Louvre Tour Highlight(s) * Boutique lined streets in and around the Musee Picasso * View from the top of Arc de Triomphe * Louvre and everything it had to offer * Michel's Gelati count - 18 (pastries still trumping need for gelati) * Joceline's Italian / French Coffee count - 26 * Joint Pastr ... 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