Side garden at Cluny

Long Live the Pigeon King!

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July 15th 2012
The most enormous chicken sized pigeon has taken up residence on a branch outside our front window. We can hear him cooing and it's loud. We nicknamed him "the pigeon king" and he is now our protector. The day, we (not including the pigeon king) took the metro to the left bank to see the Sorbonne neighborhood. The area is home to the university, many bookstores and cages, and tons of galleries ... 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