Mona Lisa

Paris

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June 23rd 2011
Well... Paris! We are finally here and after what has been an incredible week, it is our last night as we are leaving tomorrow. But back to the beginning. We arrived after at Charles de Gaulle Airport in the afternoon and not knowing how to get to our hotel, hailed down the nearest cab and told him to take us there. Little did we know that Paris is actually quite a large city and the airport had t ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Igny

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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