Musée du Louvre (where else?)

Our first (for this visit) full day in Paris

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February 23rd 2011
Monday 21 February 2011 We obviously hadn't shaken off the jet-lag - woke about 3am! Still, it's a good time for catching up on emails, blogs and sorting out photos! After a leisurely breakfast of pain au chocolat (from the boulangerie on the corner) and coffee followed by a dash to the local Monoprix for essential supplies, Monday saw us wandering around the 2nd Arrondissement in se ... 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