The Lourve

Paris

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June 5th 2006
We got in on our SkyEurope flight (which eclipsed EasyJet qs my favorite airline) about 30 minutes early. We took the long train trip from Paris Orly airport to downtown Paris, switched metro lines twice, and finally reached the area near the Arc de Triomphe. Side note, I want to apologize for any typos, because as in all of Europe, the keyboards are different, and the letters are all over. An ... 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