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Paris sights

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May 13th 2011
Our plan for ticking of the sights was one or two each morning, a lunch break then shopping for the afternoon. It worked really well as we ended up in a different area for shopping each time. We covered off Louvre, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, Montmartre, Sacre Coeur, Pompidou and a river cruise. We also went to a Lido show one night, and another night to Trocadero for a night viewing of the Ei ... 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