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Paris

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May 19th 2012
We have had a good walking day today. We were out and about for over 6.5 hours. It is quite easy walking here, very flat. Not like the hills we have had in the Dordogne. We had a good walk around Marais and Bastille, it is a really busy area and a lot happening. We had look through the Latin Quater and St Germain they are really nice areas. We checked out the Notre Dame, very impress ... 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