Color everywhere in the Opera House

Great day and lousy dinner

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May 16th 2012
We started the day with a wonderful tour of the Paris Opera House. I’ve attached a short video and some photos. The Opera House was billed as the alternative to Versailles if you want some traditional French opulence. It lived up to the billing and our guide was knowledgeable and funny. What I hadn’t expected is that the center of the ceiling is a huge Marc Chagall painting. It is quite a cont ... 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