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Metro, Luxembourg gradens and Lunch at Le CoupeTorchon

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September 18th 2012
We introduced Sharon to the metro and rer today. WE bought our weeks passes and boarded the train for Luxembourg gardens and the Pantheon. After a lovely stroll and photo session in the gardens we walked the few blocks to the Pantheon and enjoyed the lovely view back towards the Eiffel Tower. The inscription above the grand entrance to the Pantheon AUX GRANDS HOMMES LA PATRIE RECONNAISSANTE tra ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France

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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