Escape, anyone?

Beheading? 2 doors to your left. Freedom? first on your right...

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April 25th 2006
We were all so whacked from the day before that we all slept in, even Kaspar (must be feeling his age), until about 8am - practically a crime punishable by death when you only have a few days in Paris. So with that in mind we thought it only fitting to check out the local execution facilities at the Concergerie (finished in 1313) in the Palais de la Cité. The Concergerie was initially home to ... 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