Conciergerie

Through the stained crystal of life -- 15 September

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September 15th 2010
(continuing from Milk internet _ 16Sept) One has to keep thinking of clever and stupid titles for these things so I suppose this is somewhat of an analogy for the stained glass at Saint-Chappelle which I finally got to see today. Obviously after the last security realisation that I had my Swiss Army knife with me this has virtually been completely left at home in my bag, which somewhat defeats th ... 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