Eiffel Tower

Trip of a Lifetime

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February 20th 2005
This morning we woke up at 7:30 feeling alot more refreshed and ready to go exploring. We stopped on the way to the Metro at a little "Boulangerie" for breakfast and I had a scrumptious "chausson des pommes" (apple turnover) and a "chocolat chaude" (hot chocolate). Then if was off to the City of Lights...first stop, the Eiffel Tower of course! We took the subway in and when we came up to the ... 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