Arc de Triomphe

Day 15 - Arc de Triomphe

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October 1st 2011
I woke up feeling almost 100% finally. That's the best start to today. We started out this morning by wandering over to the Eiffel Tower. We came across a market, and stopped there and looked at lovely stuff (and saw a ton of seafood). When we got to the Tower, there was a ridiculously huge crowd of people lined up to get tickets. The sun was already beating down and there was no shade, so ... 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