notre dame

For the love of art

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October 20th 2010
Art and History. That is what we were cramming in the past 2 days, and I can feel the effects physically on my body. We started off with a trip up the Notre dame towers. Wednsday was freezing cold with bitter winds, so probably not the best to go to the top of a church tower, but the view was amazing. You can get right up close to the gargoyles that sit on the ledge, watching over the church. I lo ... 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