Arc de Triomphe

Chapter 4 - Day 33 - Paris

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October 9th 2011
CENTRAL CITY Our first stop today was the Louvre Museum, because of the size of our group we needed two guides and there was a bit of a hassle getting that sorted. A few people got impatient waiting around and a couple decided to go there own way. For us it wasn’t a problem and being shown around by an experienced guide was worth the wait. The Louvre is massive, to see everything would take f ... 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