Paris

Paris, enchanté

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September 12th 2008
Today I went to see the Pope. I'm not Catholic, I'm not even that religious, but how often does one get the chance to see the Pope? Unfortunately, due to the high security such a figurehead requires, all of the Metro stations in the area were closed. I figured that it wouldn't be too much of a walk to go from Chatelet to Notre Dame, and I would have been right had I not headed in the wrong dire ... 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