Lire en Fete

City of Contrasts

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October 16th 2006
This weekend really showed how different Paris can be, how many various faces it has, and how they are all beautiful in their own way. One night spent with a huge group of people, another in complete loneliness. A day spent in an old village on the banks of a peaceful river, the next one in a futuristic and modern part of the city. Street performers attracting crowds one minute, and small semi-pr ... 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