W.. and E.. By the pyramid

Louvre

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July 6th 2009
Continued from the British Museum ... the Louvre is the biggest museum in Europe and probably the 2nd busiest next to the Vatican ... The crowds were not as bad as we expected, but there were crowds. The Louvre is also an amazing museum with lots of stolen or gifted works of art and cultural artifacts. More stolen art works and masterpieces than even the Vatican. Parts of the Parthenon that wer ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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