Louis XVII heart and monument

BONJOUR LA FRANCE !!

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September 9th 2012
LET THE VACATION BEGIN!!! SATURDAY - Getting on the Eurostar was a thrill. Feeling it move was even better, because I knew we would be in Paris in a little over 2 hours. We rolled in about 12:15 PM local time, and made it to the hotel about 2:30 since I had to run a bit of an errand….we got on our cool clothes, because it is really warm here right now, and headed out for a walk around the be ... 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