Arc de Triomphe

Jour 1 (Day 1)

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November 24th 2010
Bonjour from Paris! Our flight arrived today at 9:40am, 2:40am Chicago time. We slept a little bit on the plane, but most of us have been up since 7:00am yesterday. Currently, we are sitting in a Parisian cafe called the Moulin A Caffe enjoying a seat and a hot (chaud) cup of coffee. We have already walked down the Champs Elysee (huge street with lots of shops) and been in Printemps and Galler ... 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