Notre Dame de Paris

A relaxing day of smaller groups in Paris

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June 19th 2009
We had a really nice day today. In the morning, we went out in 3 different groups. One group went to the Centre Pompidou, which is the modern art museum. It is situated in a lively shopping area called Les Halles. After the museum, the group had time to buddy-up, had some lunch and do some shopping. After that, they divided further. Some stayed in Les Halles, others went to the Musee Picasso. This ... 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