Statues at the Louvre (1 of 3)

US to France

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August 12th 2006
While my original intent was to sleep the entire way from Newark to Paris, I had the pleasure of sitting next to a charming, and friendly, Frenchman. I asked him what I should do with my layover in Paris. He insisted that I NOT stay in the airport. So, I asked him if he knew the easiest route to the most interesting sites (I had read that the French love to give directions). Well, that ... read more

Europe » France

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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