Rooftops from terrace at Galeries Lafayette

Around and about in Paris

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November 1st 2009
Bonsoir tous! Nous sommes desolees to realize that our time is running away rapidement… Laurel will probably cringe at my fractured french!! She sounds so fluent. We’re quite established now in our little home in Rue Bachelet, Montmartre. I’ve taken over a few of the domestic duties because Laurel is much more attuned to the map reading & planning directions than I.. Every morning I trot d ... 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