Notre Dame

Paris

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January 6th 2009
So I decided to spend a few days in Paris with my old friend James. He was there for the holidays, visiting his parents in the countryside and his sister, who lives in Paris and is expecting her first child (since born, welcome to the world Quinn!) I flew out from Exeter on Flybe, on a 6.30 am flight. I knew it was going to be cold, and that it had snowed the day before - I was not, though, pre ... 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