Eiffel tower

The sights of Paris

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May 14th 2011
There wasn't as much to see in Paris compared to New York so our week wasn't as busy as I thought it would be. Over that one week we went to the Eiffel Tower which wasn't as tall as I thought it would be. It wasn't as busy as i thought it would be either. We went right up to the top to see the view. When we got to the top all you could see were white buildings that went out for as ... 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