Grand Palais exhibitions

Paris - Day Two via the Batobus

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September 2nd 2009
We decided to have breakfast today on the Champs Elysees at Brioche Doree. We shared a maxi croissant chocolats and a briochette chocolate. After we finished and we started walking further down Champs Elysees we found a Starbucks and we each got another coffee. We really needed the supersized version as the cafe we get are small and we needed the caffeine this morning! We walked to the Grand P ... 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