Jackie, Jeff, and Dean, Place de la Concorde, Paris.

Paris 8/3-4

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October 20th 2009
On our first full day in Paris we visited Place de la Concorde, L’Orangerie, and Jardin de Tuileries. In the afternoon we went to Angelina's for dessert, and then to Musée de l'Armée (Les Invalides). The next day Jackie and Jeff went to the Latin Quarter, while Cyndi and I walked around Paris. We saw many sights such as the Seine River, Pont Neuf, Place Dauphine, Ste. Chapelle, Notre Dame, Pla ... 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