Sunday's France Vacation 2nd day @ effiel tower

Sunday's France Vacation

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June 18th 2006
Sunday, June 18, 2006 - arrived in Paris, boarded the Viking Seine cruise ship. Monday, June 19, 2006 - City tour of Paris, had free time in the afternoon, and went to the Louvre via metro, which was very exciting, and a little scary. I just had to see the "Mona Lisa" and it was a journey just to get to her picture, but it was worth it. That night we took a panoramic cruise to see the sight ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-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