Canal St. Martin

Eyes Open

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February 11th 2009
This city is continually surprising me, just today, while walking around St. Michel, I noticed a crowd gathered in front of Shakespeare and Co. watching as a man scaled the facade of the building and into an open window on the 3rd floor (4th floor if you count the American way). From the Graffiti in inexplicable places, the street performers and the space invaders, to the tucked away cafes and sp ... 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