Paris

bonjour!!

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April 5th 2005
having a great time, done heaps... lourve, modern art gallery, e.tower, arc de throimpe (sp??) and heaps of walking, managed to work out the metro its easy as and all the sights are close to one another and haven't had to use much french yet thanks to my good map. i don't like using the metro heaps of shady characters around but paris is beautiful... today going to versailles a palace outside par ... 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