Paris

Day 7 Paris

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December 14th 2002
Saturday (Temp. 10deg. Overcast) Out at 9:30am. Long walking day! Walked to Saint Marie Madeleine, Place de la Concorde, crossed Pont de la Concorde, Musee Rodin, Musee de l'Armee in Hotel des Invalides, Eglise du Dome (Napolean I's tomb), Parc du Champ de Mars, Eiffel Tower, crossed Pont D'lena, Musee de la Marine, Arc de Triomphe, walked home. Ate at Quick (like McDonald's). In at 3:30pm. ... 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