Eiffel Tower

Paris the 2nd

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July 15th 2009
The second day in Paris we started late à la France. Got up at 9:30, had a shower and brekkie and left just before 11. We went straight to Arc de trioph. The queue wasn't too bad. Arc de Triomph is way taller than I did remember it. It's very pretty. The view is great aswell. But probably the pictures I took say more than 1000 words. The next stop was Eiffel Tower. There the queues were heaps lon ... 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