Sacre Coeur

Old Paris

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September 10th 2008
After a bit of late start this morning (it was a white Granache), I had a croque monsieur for breakfast, and took the metro up to the fabled Montmartre. This arrondissement is one of Paris' most famous, but unfortunately because of two particular movies. The Moulin Rouge, a popular burlesque house in the '50's (more about that later) and Les Deux Moulins, a cafe/restaurant employing a uni ... 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