Hotel de Ville

Dernier jour à Paris!

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June 21st 2010
Our last day in Paris began again with coffee and croissants before heading toward the center for a few hours on the islands - the Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis. The latter island forms the center of the city and is where the medieval city was refounded, but today it is best known as being home to Notre Dame. The first two times I went to Paris, in '96 and '04 the front of the cathedral wa ... 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