Paris

Paris

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March 5th 2006
Paris with Alison was great! We took the four-hour train ride to from Clermont to Paris at 7:37 AM and arrived at the Gare de Lyon at around 11:30. Then we took the Metro to the Louvre and got in with virtually no line. The first Sunday of every month is free for all museums in Paris so it gets pretty crowded. We saw the Raft of Medusa, the Coronation of Napoleon, the Crown Jewels of France, a ... 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