Arc de Triomphe

Paris

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November 22nd 2006
Hi all, in Paris having a ball. Seeing heaps every day, yesterday was Notre Dame and the Louvre - just huge! The Mona Lisa was bigger than I thought as everyone goes on about how small it is, still heaps of people even though not technically tourist season :-) We have been getting to know the streets of Paris very well as we have been walking everywhere. The other day we walked from our hot ... 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