Wine and Cheese tasting

Wine and cheese tasting in Paris

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June 21st 2011
This morning we walked over to the Luxembourg Gardens to have a look at those since they are quite close to the Latin Quarter where we are staying. As we walked there we actually noted that we are not all that far from the Montparnasse Tower - the hideously ugly office skyscraper that mars the skyline of Paris!! Well, it was probably further away than it actually appeared and just seemed to be loo ... 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