Paris
May 13th 2005 A city of contrasts. Unbelievably extravagant buildings, with fantastic statues, and ornamentation. Dog droppings on the pavement.
A superb public transport system, in the Metro, and RER train networks. But you are in danger of being run down when crossing the road - even when on a pedestrian crossing, with a green light.
Incredible cathedrals - we visited Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur, and Saint Chapp
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