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The Metro

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November 25th 2010
Bonne Thanksgiving! Welcome to day 2 of our French trip. Today we made trips to see Sacre Coeur (church), Montmarte, the Eiffle Tower, and Les Invalides (gold church where Napolean is burried). The best way to get around Paris is definately on the Metro. This Parisian subway system goes everywhere and is way more efficient than anything we have in the US. In addition, there have been many exc ... 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