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Paris - Day 3

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December 1st 2010
Today we used the Paris Metro (underground rail) system to visit the Montmartre district. The trains are very regular with a train every 3-4 minutes, and each one fairly busy. Met our guide at Abbesse station who took us around various locations of relevance to artists (like Van Gough), a martyr, movie celebrities, movie locations (like Amélie) and infamous burglars. We finished on top of a hill ... 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