Ile de cite 013

Knackered

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May 6th 2010
Well today was always going to be a struggle as I planned three destinations in one day without really taking into account the queues (given that we can usually avoid them with our passes). Our adventures took us to Ile de la Cite today, a small island in the middle of the Seine which was at the time "Paris". That is, Paris did not extend beyond this island until many years later. We heade ... read more

Europe » 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