Gargoyles of Notre Dame

Cathedrals, Catacombs, and Christmas Markets

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December 22nd 2011
One of these things is not like the others...Although this may seem like a slightly eclectic mix (and how do you tell which one doesn't belong?), Cathedrals, Catacombs, and Christmas Markets can all be found in Paris in December. After a long night in the Istanbul Airport, I arrived in Paris, ready to see everything that I had missed on my previous Paris visit, or at least as much as possible. ... 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