Sacre Coeur

Le Centre Pompidou and Sacre Coeur

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May 22nd 2005
We visited the Pompidou Center for Modern Art in the morning and walked to Montmatre and the Sacre Coeur in the afternoon. Cara calls this the "Parisian Death March 2" (apparently, Part 1 was yesterday). At the Pompidou, I learned about Matthieu, "The Rebate King Of France." He has lived for 9 years saving 2000 Euros a month by only purchasing items that have a "Satisfaction Guaranteed" return ... 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