The Paris Opera House

Sacre Coeur, Montmartre, and a trip to the Opera

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May 24th 2009
Being Sunday, food shops close earlier today so we went out and bought the makings of lunch and dinner first thing. The plan today it to head to the artist district of Montmartre, close to the landmark church Sacre Coeur. As this is a main tourist area, there were tons of souvenir shops and crowds on the way from the metro to the church. Benjamin picked up about 6 Eiffel tower key chains to sen ... 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