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Day 13-14, PARIS

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June 20th 2010
Day 13 Wow, we finally made it to the city of lights, Paris. We got up early today to drive the 2.5 hours to Paris from the Normandy area. It was another unusually cool and rainy morning, so being in the bus was not such a bad thing. We had to leave early so we could make it to our appointment to go up the Notre Dame cathedral. There was a long line when we arrived, but that is one of the per ... 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