Paris

Paris

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April 21st 2009
Another fine day. Caught the Metro to Sacre-Coeur, then up the steps to visit the church. Walked around Montmatre to Place du Terre, where all the artists try and draw your picture. Then walked back along Pigalle to Moulin Rouge. A quick visit into the shops at Galeries Lafayette before back on the Metro to Arc de Triomphe and some more traffic watching. By then it was time for the hotel and th ... 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