The house of Nicholas Flamel

A trip to Notre Dame Cathedral followed by the Catacombs

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May 27th 2009
There was a food market on our street today so I took a trip out before breakfast and was able to buy the makings of lunch and dinner. I am really going to miss these big markets days that you get in Europe . There is so much selection and it seems like such a more sensible way of doing things than a supermarket. Benjamin has been interested in a detail from one of his books that mentions Ni ... 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