Street scene in Le Marais

In the Marais

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September 9th 2012
Pain au chocolat, croissant, fresh fruit and coffee for breakfast – mmm! Mind you, we didn’t get out to the Pâtisserie until about 10am which we thought was late. Not so – everyone else seemed to be still in bed! We decided to stick to the local area today and wandered down to the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature (Museum of Hunting and Nature). This wonderful, low- ... 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